SANTA CRUZ, CA--(Marketwire - August 27, 2009) - MotionX™-GPS, the top selling navigation
application for the iPhone, launches an updated version with expanded
features and functionality. MotionX-GPS V7 embeds the functionality of an
advanced handheld GPS unit into a simple and intuitive iPhone application
that is ideal for outdoor activities such as cycling, running, sailing,
skiing, kayaking, flying, motorcycling and even hot-air ballooning!
For example, hot-air balloon pilot Tony Cochran uses MotionX-GPS to create
tracks for sharing with clients and maintaining a logbook of flights. Using
MotionX's One-Click Share feature, he
can e-mail track stats to clients with a link to view the track in Google
Maps, as well as post directly to Facebook or Twitter to share with
friends. He uses the GPX file from the e-mail to create graphic elevation
profiles using
uTrack and to post
stunning 3D flight profiles in Google Earth. For more on Cochran's story
click
here.
"I use Fullpower's MotionX-GPS app for tracking pleasure balloon flights in
Colorado," said Cochran. "Most of our clients like to know how high and how
far we traveled during the flight, and MotionX-GPS makes it easy to share
the flight specifics. I post the flight track to my Facebook page before we
have even packed up the balloon. If you are looking for an app for any
outdoor activity, MotionX-GPS is for you."
New Features in MotionX-GPS V7:
- Direction-up maps and tracks are integrated with the 3GS compass, so
you can orient the map to the direction of travel or to where the
iPhone is pointing to enable easy navigating of saved tracks.
- MotionX-GPS takes you more places than ever with the addition of
three new Bing map types -- road, aerial and hybrid. For increased
flexibility, the Bing maps integrate with the other MotionX map types
including MotionX Open Road, MotionX Open Terrain and Google road,
satellite and hybrid maps.
- An optimized compass gives you the most accurate navigation whether
you are using MotionX-GPS to find and mark new places or to retrace
your steps.
- For optimum performance, the new auto compass for the iPhone 3GS
switches automatically between magnetic and satellite mode.
- Now you can save your travels via a track on the map page even if
you haven't used the stopwatch/track recorder feature.
Embraced by more than 2 million outdoor enthusiasts,
MotionX-GPS 7.0 for the iPhone 3G and 3GS is available for
$2.99 for a limited time through the Apple App Store.
Fullpower's MotionX technology platform is the leader for mobile sensing
solutions. MotionX solutions span navigation, imaging, life-sciences and
energy management. Today the iPhone is the premier showcase for MotionX
solutions, with more than 3 million App store downloads.
About Fullpower/MotionX
Founded in 2003 by Sonia Lee and
Philippe Kahn, Fullpower's mission
is to put motion-sensing in every mobile device. As the leader in mobile
sensing solutions, Fullpower is building on its expertise in wireless
sensor technology to deliver unique, interactive motion-sensing
applications. MotionX solutions are designed and developed in Santa Cruz,
Calif.
Important Links:
MotionX-GPS V7 in the iTunes Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299949744&mt=8
MotionX Website:
www.motionx.com
Colorado Balloonist's story:
http://news.motionx.com/motionx-gps/2009/08/24/hot-air-ballooning-with-motionx-gps/
Contact Information: Contact:
Tami Casey
Kulesa Faul for MotionX
650.340.1984
