Garmin to Acquire Rival Navigon
We’re uncertain if this is good or bad, but GPS giant Garmin is acquiring the privately held Navigon, makers of the popular Navigon MobileNavigator GPS app for the iPhone. The press release makes all the usual calming sounds, but the fact is that Navigon’s devices and apps were preferred by some over Garmin’s, leading to worry that Navigon’s differentiating features may just disappear.
When I bought my Navigon 5100 it included free traffic alerts. Also I still have time left on my Fresh Maps updating subscription. I wonder if Garmin will honor those commitments?