Augmentra Ltd has released ViewRanger™, its off-road GPS mapping, navigation and information application, for the latest Symbian V9 S60 3rd Edition mobile phone handsets such as the Nokia N80, Nokia 3250 and Nokia N91. ViewRanger is one of the first sat-nav applications to be released for the latest Nokia platform.

ViewRanger GPS Navigation Software Now Runs On Symbian V9 S60 3rd Edition Phones

The latest Nokia handsets feature higher resolution screens, greater memory capacity, and the ability to orientate the screen for landscape display. ViewRanger exploits these capabilities to provide an enhanced map display for the user.

A free trial version of ViewRanger for Nokia S60 2nd and 3rd Edition platforms is available to download from the www.viewranger.com website.

With a Bluetooth GPS receiver connected, ViewRanger transforms a Nokia smartphone into a fully featured trail and off-road navigation system. ViewRanger provides mapping, navigation and information on location for walkers, mountain bikers, geocachers, off-road drivers, tourists and other outdoor activity enthusiasts.

ViewRanger makes Ordnance Survey Landranger (1:50,000 scale) maps available on Nokia phones for the first time. OS Landranger maps provide detailed topographic map information including hill contours, tourist information, camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, and Rights of Way information for England and Wales.

In addition to the familiar Landranger maps, ViewRanger includes Augmentra’s Panoramic Viewpoint technology. This unique immersive map places the user in the centre of a panoramic 3D display where all the main landscape features are labelled. Hills are named, woodland and lakes identified, and villages, towns and prominent landmarks are shown. With Panoramic Viewpoint a user can quickly and easily identify all kinds of features in the landscape.

For users who want to share their outdoor experiences, ViewRanger’s Information Exchange enables users to publish photos and notes by associating them with locations and features in the landscape. Accessed through an online server over a mobile network internet connection, the Information Exchange opens up many possibilities for storing, sharing and accessing fun information or facts and records.

The recent boom in satellite navigation products has been concentrated on vehicle navigation leaving hill walkers and off-road navigators behind. Dedicated GPS receivers are typically expensive and offer only a basic map display and limited connectivity. ViewRanger is the first solution to combine high quality topographic maps, off-road GPS navigation, and panoramic viewpoint maps in an integrated, simple to use application running on smartphones.

ViewRanger is available in two editions. The Great Britain edition of ViewRanger delivers detailed 1:50,000 scale mapping coverage for all of England, Scotland and Wales. The GB National Parks edition delivers detailed mapping coverage for sixteen of the most popular outdoor leisure regions including the Lake District, Snowdonia and all National Park areas. Pricing starts at £24.99 for ViewRanger GB National Parks edition.