Magellan RoadMate for iPhone has just been updated to version 1.3 and that means a it's received several new features to help you better and more enjoyably navigate from point A to point B:
- Location-based offers and coupons – First branded GPS App to provide relevant offers on-screen while you route to your destination. Users can re-route to the sponsoring store’s location or save promotional coupons for redemption at a later time.
- iOS 4.0 support – Multitasking capabilities enable navigation with turn-by-turn instructions and continuous routing to run in the background while using other applications.
- LifeTime real-time traffic information – Included free in the version 1.3 update, users can avoid traffic congestion by comparing current and proposed alternative routes, making well-informed decisions ahead of traffic delays.
- Sharing points of interest – Users can easily share destinations and POIs via email using the RoadMate app.
To celebrate the update Magellan RoadMate is currently on sale in the iTunes App Store: Magellan RoadMate North America is available for $44.99 (regularly $59.99); Magellan RoadMate USA is $34.99 (regularly $49.99); and Magellan RoadMate Canada is $29.99 (regularly $34.99
They've also given us three (3) promo codes to pass on to you, our awesome readers. Details and screen shots after the break!
To enter the give-away just leave a comment in the thread below telling us which of the new features you like best. Make sure to leave a real email address (it won't be public but we'll need it to contact you if you win). As always, promo codes only work in the US App Store (Apple's rule, not ours!)
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Magellan RoadMate for iPhone updated, want a promo code? [give away]
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I do trust all the ideas you've introduced on your post. They are really convincing and can definitely work. Still, the posts are too brief for novices. May you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.
Pictures look great; hope the performance is up to the pictures. I like best the ability to run in background while answering phone, etc. Unanswered is what to do with LCD going off, or how long display will stay before battery wears down running gps.
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I've owned a personal Magellan Roadmate for three years now and it's in need of an update(which is normal for all GPS units), but the update cost is over $75.00. I'd much rather have the roadmate on my new iphone 4. Magellan is a great product and I don't know how anyone can travel without one. It's also fun to travel with a GPS system.
Love that the iPhone is a one stop shop. Gps ! iPod! Movies! And more !
GPS navigation in general...
Sharing locations would be very helpful to me.
Multitasking, for sure
I like the coupons. They may help me finally choose where i want to eat! Also the traffic would get me there in a jiffy.
I like the ability to share destinations. I use Navigon now but I like to try new alternatives.
Multitasking!!!
I would like to give this to my wife; she would love the coupons (best new feature). With all she does for me and our children, something to make her life easier would be great.
The live traffic would be great as I am on the road everyday. My family souls appreciate me being home a little earlier at night.
Back ground traffic and relative coupons. looks cool
The coupons feature looks very promising.
The coupon thing does sound like it would be super-handy on the go.
The live traffic would be a great feature. There's nothing worse than gridlock!
Looking at the pics of the screeshots it looks very useful and professional, I can see that the gps would be a very useful app on my iphone, and if it was discounted or almost free, that would be cool too! This website is awesome, lots of cuting ege info.
Just awesome!
Don
I really like the whole offers and coupons feature! It seems like it would work wonders on road trips!
I would definetly like to have it on my iPhone. The feature that I would love most is definitely the multi-tasking so that I can listen songs and also get directions at same time.
Win or loose I love this give-away deals from tipb. Thanks
No specific mention of Retina display support but I love the high resolution screen.
multitasking is the feature i like best
LifeTime. Definitely.
Live time traffic is a must have.
Real-time traffic!
Realtime traffic is a life saver.
Multitasking on ios4-gps is useless w/out it in my opinion
real-time traffic information is no doubt a very useful feature for any nav.
The real-time traffic information is key for me followed very closely by the multi-tasking.
Definitely the iOS 4 multitasking support (live traffic is coolest feature, but running in the background is a must)
Live traffic would be cool
iOS 4 multitasking support is the must-have yet obvious updated feature. for my uses free LifeTime Traffic makes the app worth its price. Thanls
Multitasking definitely
Lifetime traffic? This is amazing update.
Multitasking looks promising too.
Great. TiPb, way to go.
Multitasking.... great feature for sure.
Lifetime traffic.
I like the lifetime traffic without a subscription
Traffic… anything that helps me avoid it is welcome!
I really like the real time traffic information
Free traffic is awesome. Wish Navigon did that.
I think the location based offers is a great feature. Thanks TiPb
i don't have a GPS app, maybe this could be my first? thanks!
Multitasking is what's up! Much needed.
I think traffic is my biggest thing. Lifetime for free that's a big thing
i'm most excited about the added multitasking, but lane assist, and traffic updates make this just about perfect.
It is a toss-up between multi-tasking and Lifetime Traffic. I think I will have to give it to LifeTime Traffic. I have a Magellan Roadmate GPS, and can't get that feature, as well as having to pay an arm and a leg to get map updates each year. I might have to give this a try.
I like the traffic features the best!
Actually like the location offers.
My wife drives to different high schools all the time to help them get into college so the Traffic feature would be awesome for her to get to the schools in time so she doesn't miss the class period!!
Lifetime traffic is cool
Lifetime Traffic 4 the win!
Location-based offers and coupons
Saving a buck is always fun. Thanks!
Real time traffic is a huge plus for me.
Considering I am driving basically every day for work, having that right in the palm of my hand (and without any extra fees for it) is a huge plus. It would be a nice thing to have so that I can actually get to appointments on time rather than praying the Traffic Gods are feeling cooperative.
Lane assist! I could use the code. I don't even know where I am right now ;-)
I like the real time traffic!!
LifeTime real-time traffic is the best new feature for me.
Multitasking for IOS4 has to be the #1 choice. A GPS app w/o it is just not very useful. I need my phone for other things.
But the real time traffic and local offers are great too.
I think the LifeTime real-time traffic information is the best new feature. Most other iPhone GPS apps only provide a month or two of traffic data before requiring one to purchase a subscription. Having it as part of the package is a great deal.
Sounds like a great update but believe that that the real time traffic update is the best part of it.
How does Magellan compare to TOM TOM or Navigon? I'm considering purchasing a GPS software for the iPhone but can't decide on what to get.
wow, seems like an awesome complete package. been dying to get a navigation app for a while but they are so expensive. would love a free promo code!
The coupon idea is a good idea. Coffee or meal coupons might work the best. I hope they're not tracking us when we use them though.
I have to say I like the Location-based offers and coupons, it's innovative. No other GPS application does that now.
Multitasking, sharing and traffic are three great features! Getting a free promo code would be even better!
Oh, Location-based offers and coupons is something new that I haven't seen before. I have Navagon and this is smoething that I can see as being useful and helpful.
Traffic info, iOS 4.o support are in other apps, but Location-based offers is a new feature that I like alot.
I love the new feature for location-based offers and coupons the most. I would love to save more when dining out with family and friends.
I bought RoadMate shortly after it came out, prior to iOS4 and multitasking. I had patience for the day that it would be updated to support multitasking. Wow, I lost patience! It took Magellan almost a year to "add 4 lines of code" as Jobs put it in the big iOS4 press release.
I found Waze about a month ago and have fallen so in love with it, that I rarely fire up RoadMate anymore, even with its multitasking update (finally!).
Here's the bottom line for me: RoadMate takes about 30-45 seconds to fire up from start. Waze takes under 10, including the first route navigation!
Lifetime free real time traffic is a great new feature that I would love to have!!!
Multitasking but I just like the Magellan Roadmate in general.
The location based offers are really nice!
Definitely the LifeTime real-time traffic information!
Sharing Points of interest and the location based coupons sounds great. Multitasking is a must!
Thanks
I really like the location based coupons. I would love that feature. I always appreciate features that makes life more affordable in this economy.
Multitasking for sure!
I lobe the real time traffic feature. I live in washington d.c and this feature will better my life. Thank you!!!!
Real time traffic? For Life? Woo Hoo!!!!
the real time traffic would be my favorite feature
Ownership - something other than default Maps app.
How can I pick just one of those features? They are all pretty important. If I do have to choose, I would go with the traffic information. I can't stand sitting in traffic.
Real time traffic information would be the biggest plus for me.
Multitasking!
free real-time traffic information, FTW!
The Multitasking has to be by far the best feature! Thanks!
Multitasking hands down!! The real-time traffic is a must have here in Houston and location based coupons is pretty cool.
I want the traffic feature for my commute to and from work each day!
Thanks!
I have to go with the LifeTime real-time traffic information
I'm loving the multitasking, iOS 4.0 support!
Coupons!!!!!!
i like the time traffic especially when you have kids and need to get home
go tipb
gotta go with multitasking but real time traffic is a close second.
Defintiely the free real time traffic. Highways here can be notoriously clogged and being, and you never know just when. Multitasking is a close second
Location based offers are the new frontier - dying to see what I can find on my travel route!
Real time traffic updates and the location based coupons
I think the real-time traffic info is awesome. It always seems ass though the traffic info on the google maps is behind.
I like the location based coupons , that seems to be the hot trend in alot of APP's . I love getting a great deal on a comfort food diner when I am on a long road trip .
iOS 4.0 support
The fact that I can get in and out of the app without having to wait for it to get a signal again and start routing me correctly is a must!
The location based coupons and offers
The real-time traffic update...
Real-time traffic info, FTW
The menu for nearest emergency services/nearest gas. Real-time traffic may be nice, but knowing where you can fuel up or where a hospital is is truly invaluable.
Hands down Real-Time Traffic. Would be so nice to have when traveling to and from work during rush hour.
Definitely the real-time traffic information!
Multitasking
I'm not crazy about my GPS Traffic App - this looks really cool!
LifeTime real-time traffic information is something I would use a lot.
LifeTime real-time traffic information. The GPS App I use doesn't have it for free, and it would be really useful.
Real time traffic without constant fee is great
The feature I think is the best is the real time traffic feature. I also love the idea of the coupons, although it wouldn't get utilized every day like real-time traffic.
To me, the lifetime traffic is the best new feature. As for coupons, don't have them pop up while driving, wait until I reach the final destination.
Real time traffic is awesome
Commuting 60 miles each way daily in Northern Virginia the live traffic is the best new feature. It would assist my commute greatly.
real-time traffic is very necessary here in southern california. the roads go from fine, to nightmare, in the course of 20 mins, and it can take an hour to get to the next exit sometimes.
Multi-tasking and real time traffic.
Real time traffic updates and multitasking.
Real Time Traffic updates. Getting to be more & more necessary here in Northern California
Real time traffic would be really helpful!
The real time traffic sounds good, because the only way I can see that now is the google map app (not great) and the local traffic cam app (crashes everytime).
Location based coupons is pretty cool
Of course, Multitasking would be the obvious pick, bu what I really missed being with my TomTom-app wasn't that. It was free real-time traffic information. Just because it really sucks having an awesome route calculation but knowing that you have to pay a fortune to really get fast from A to B without running into some stupid traffic jam.
Multitasking.
Realtime traffic, no vehicle navigation anything should be without real time traffic.
Real TIme Traffic. It's the compelling reason (for me) to get GPS software. I need to know the best route!
The freedom to be able to go anywhere at a moments notice is what makes me dig this app, and it's from a trusted GPS brand already. I love the idea of stripping away another device and putting it on my phone.
I was actually about to buy a similar app on Saturday. My girlfriend and I were taking a trip to Atlantic city. I found it curious that there were so many brands that I hadn't heard of. Unfortunately, my girlfriend wouldn't let me get it.
Multitasking is it for me.
real time traffic for $free.99 of course!
Real-time traffic information and the fact that there is no additional charge for this feature!
Location based offers for the savings win!!!
Oh if only I'd realized I was getting an iPhone and I would never have even looked at a stand alone gps!
Real time traffic and multi-tasking?? I want it!!
Real Time Traffic is huge for me. But being able fast app switch while still navigating is awesome.
I like the idea of being able to multitask while using it
Multi tasking is nice, but that's easy now. I like being able to know what's around me when I'm in a new place. So location based services are my pick.
Real time traffic for me
I'm fairly certain that Magellan was the name of the falsified source in Green Zone...
I love the real time traffic feature Its free tired of the crappy google map app which needs an update for route alternatives on traffic this app will really help me skip traffic when I'm heading to work or stop me from getting late.
MULTITASKING!!!
WOO-HOO!
Multitasking is best
Real time traffic , it gets pretty crazy here in Miami...
Obviously the multitasking is the big plus here.
Love the traffic info.
I think the multitasking will be a huge improvement! There is a lot to love in this app. Hope I win!
i like the location based coupon system. couldn't find any other gps that could locate local businesses so well.
I like the iOS 4 capabilities.
I would have to say real-time traffic update will serve me best. My pastoral duties require quick response to those in need. I can't afford to get stuck in traffic while my parishioner is in crisis.
I like the real-time traffic
Multitasking is essential for iPhone GPS. would love to compare with navigon.
movies, movies, movies, so i can program and drive it to the nearest theater. that's what i'm talkin about baby!
Multitasking support is the best feature
what could be more important than real-time traffic? Pointing you to the right direction is one thing, getting there on time is another. Thank you Magellan for updating your app.
Lifetime real-time traffic
I actually am excited about the location coupons. Hope I get to try it out.
Real time traffic!
Because of my roadrage issues, I would go with the real-time traffic
Un jeu super
I really like the lifetime real traffic information. really helps to avoid traffic especially when there is an accident and unexpected congestion.
I like iOS 4 support. After all, everything is better with multitasking.
Hoping to win a code. Look forward to the LifeTime real-time traffic information.
Coupons sounds awesome
Real time traffic for sure. I'm really hoping the Magellan app is solid, as I own three of the four big maps on-device players (Navigon, copilot, and Sygic aura) and all fall short in one way or another. Here's to hoping to win one that's worth it!
The Lifetime traffic update feature rocks!
Multitasking is a great new feature. This means now you can mount your iPhone in your car use your nav program, listen to the talk radio on your radio app and take phone calls all on one devise at the same time.
Shared POI looks like the feature I would get the most out of.
The ability to share POI's will be great! Road trips in caravans and scavenger hunts in the future
Definitely the real time traffic!!!
I work with adults with developmental disabilities and using the gps to find a nearby starbucks offering coupons would give me the caffeine boost I need to get my morning going!!
Real time traffic does it for me.
I really like the multi-tasking support.
I like the multitasking capabilities the best.
For me it has to be real time traffic!
Real-time traffic is awesome!
Multitasking capabilities is what caught my attention.
UI is much more compelling then my Tom Tom. Love real time traffic the best out of all the goodies.
Traffic!
Of the newly added features the traffic included for free is definitely the most useful! Other nav apps charge extra for such services which has led to me going back to the regular old Maps app for my day-to-day navigating and traffic check.
Love that it's iOS 4 compatible.
Real time traffic sounds great!
Real time traffic all I can say is yes yes yes!!!!!
Help an old man out
i like the Multi-tasking and real-time traffic! Great Features!!!
The real time traffic is the best one
Would love the coupon feature. I'm always looking for a deal!
Speaking of a deal. would LOVE to get a copy of Magellan RoadMate!!!
LifeTime real-time traffic.
If its good, its worth buying just for that.
would be my first GPS app, interested to compare to Maps..
Coupons is cool but has to be free live traffic. Awesome!
Real time traffic FTW!
LifeTime real-time traffic is probably the best!!!
I've been waiting for multitasking support. That has got to be my favorite new feature!
I could sure use the Avoid Traffic feature here in Seattle.
I dig the coupons! Only reason I use Foursquare. :)
I actually like the coupon feature too. Unique!
Real time traffic. Would be nice to know when and where to go when there is a traffic tieup!
Gimme gimme gimme!!!! I would love to compare this to Navigon.
I really like the coupon feature. Seems to go above what I get with Navigon there!
Lifetime realtime traffic is great, but if I win this for free that is even better
I'm liking the live traffic option!
1) I love the new backgrounding feature. I can use this foe my daily commute! It'll help me be much more productive.
Wow, I would love to try this one out!!
Of course the most useful feature will be the multitasking to make it a usable app.
Multitasking and traffic!!
The location based offers and coupons is a great feature and so is the Life time traffic reports. Overall it looks like a great app -- one that I'd be happy to win a promo code for :)
Real time traffic! I travel all the time for work and avoiding congestion, especially in unfamiliar areas, would be fantastic!
The real time traffic!! This can be very useful when going to work!!
Realtime traffic FTW
I like the location based offers and coupons. What a great idea!!
Would love this app. The traffic info is key, especially in the traffic jam that is Atlanta.
Best feature - iOS 4 support, as this brings both a great nav PLUS the knowledge that multitasking is on the way.
I really like the new multitasking. Cool beans!!!!
Real time traffic, that's awesome!
multitasking all the way!
The real traffic feature is pretty nice.
I like the whole package. I'm driving all over the west coast for my job and have been using mapquest. Is good, but is missing features. Ie: total distance left & time left till destination.
Lifetime traffic!
Multitasking!
I'm liking that it has lifetime live traffic info!
Real-time traffic updates. In Philadelphia, especially with the bridges in and out of town on the East side -- that would be a godsend.
Real time traffic updates
I like how it has free traffic, and not an add on subscription. Makes life easy! I'd love to try it out.
Real time traffic is going to be fantastic. Our old gps system quit on us. I would love to get this for my wife and I with the free promo please :D.
I would love to try this one for the real-time traffic information. Thanks tipb.com for doing this giveaway!
Real Time Traffic! If I can avoid the congestion, I will!
real time traffic and multi feature sound like a winner
Oh Georgia!! iOS 4 Multitasking support is the best!!!!
Owwwwwwwwwww!!!! Wolf call babe!!!!
coupons deals alright!!!!
Multitasking. Really needed for any nav app
LifeTime real-time traffic information sounds great to me.
The traffic feature for sure! Traffic is always a problem in Seattle, I think I need this app to steer clear of it!
The real-time traffic is the most compelling feature for me. This looks like a good gps app and I hope i win!
Lifetime real-time traffic updates. Those are always helpful when driving around. (oh this app for free, too)
Real time traffic is a really nice feature!
Show me Realtime Traffic!
Multi-tasking is the best!
Real-time traffic is great to have. My regular route to work can get trafficky, so it's good to have suggestions on other routes.
Real time traffic? For life!? That sounds awesome!
Lice traffic
LifeTime traffic info., definitely, lifetime traffic info.
Although, being a fan of Yelp and UrbanSpoon, I like the shared POI, too!
I really like the real-time traffic! That will make my commute dramatically smoother!
Live traffic
Real time traffic. Coupons/ads not so much.
Reliable realtime traffic. Best feature on navigation systems ever.
Real time traffic definitely helps in LA traffic!!!
Real time traffic FTW!
I like the real time traffic. It'll be good for getting around the city.
I like real time traffic the best.
"Location-based offers and coupons " very cool idea.
My favorite feature is the sharing points of interest. That's awesome because with all the social networking going on, this is an obvious and great addition and will be I think the most used feature for the app, at least for me it will. Thanks TiPb!!!!
iOS 4.0 support – Multitasking capabilities
What the point without it.
The lifetime traffic is killer. Always helpful to know when traffic is an issue to get where your going.
c'mon I need a new direction in my life hopefully Magellan will help
Real time traffic for sure!
I like the hot dog.
"Computer... where the hot dogs?"
Free lifetime traffic is the best feature for this update. It would help me alot in southern california for my commute to work. The traffic is horrible here.
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