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Make Memorial Day Memorable with CoPilot!

Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching and CoPilot wants to make sure you’re taking full advantage of your extra day (or days!) off from work.

Don’t miss out on our Memorial Day Sale and get 10% off CoPilot Live Premium USA  in the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store.  Our millions of Points of Interest and search options from Google™, Wikipedia and Yelp can help you find some fun for MDW.

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Still not sure what to do with an extra 24 hours? We’ve got some ideas for you!

Point-Pleasant-BeachHead to the beach!

The beach is a great place to relax and unwind with friends and family. If you’re not located near one of the coasts, head to the nearest lake or bay for some great water activities like kayaking, waterskiing or windsurfing!

 

 

 

 

 

Plan a BBQ!memorial-day-food

A more low-key celebration that’s sure to bring all day fun! Grilling in the backyard with your family and friends is a great way to spend MDW. You’ll probably be able to play a few impromptu games of basketball or kickball, too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day 03-31-10Catch the parade!

Small towns and big cities across the US put on a great parade on Memorial Day that highlights community veterans and military personnel. Check your local government’s website, or maybe a neighboring town, to see the closest parade to you.

 

 

 

 

Take yourself out to the ball game!citi field

Take the family to see America’s favorite pastime live. Baseball season is still going strong with many teams playing on Monday. If you’re favorite team is on the road, organize a game all your own in your town with a few neighbors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honor our armed forces!

There are plenty of ways to honor the great Americans who keep us and our constitutional rights safe. Check out a list of charities benefitting military families and veterans.

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Where you decide to go, CoPilot can help you get there.

Have a safe and memorable Memorial Day!

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Helpful Hint: Remember Where You Parked!

After enjoying a great concert or perhaps a long happy hour, it may be easy to forget where you left your car. Luckily, CoPilot can help sort this out.

Once you park your car, you can save the location by going to More > Parking. Once there, simply tap to save this location. You can also leave yourself a note in case you want to remember the price of the garage or what time the meter runs out.

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For more information, check out our video demonstration:

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CoPilot: An App You Can Take Home To Mom

So you’ve waited too long to place an order for a beautiful bouquet? Skip the practically wilted flowers for something that’ll last Mom longer than a couple of days.

Head to the iTunes Store or Google Play Store and download CoPilot Live now!

Mom can use CoPilot to make life easier for the both of you! Like the fierce, multi-tasking wonder woman that she is, CoPilot’s advanced mapping and specialized features will make her even more of a superhero.

CoPilot will give  Mom more free time with the trip-optimization feature, points of interest to find places closest to her and ActiveTraffic™ to make sure she chooses the road literally less traveled.

And with all that free time, Mom can spend it headed to the places she’d really much rather visit:

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Happy Mother’s Day

Love,

The CoPilot Team

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European Travel Bucket List – Dream Destinations

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, that familiar feeling of wanderlust is sure to follow.

As you plan for your next great European adventure, we’d love to know which places are on your travel bucket list. Instead of the usual sites (London, Paris, Rome, etc), we’re looking to go to some places off the beaten path. Here’s a few of our dream destinations:

Madrid

Santiago Bernabéu StadiumCoPilot has been to the bustling metropolis of Barcelona for Mobile World Congress but we have yet to experience what the capital city, Madrid, has to offer. There’s plenty to do in Spain’s largest city; you can take in the rich history of the city in its various art museums and get embraced by the locals at a Real Madrid football game in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

 

 

 

Athens

Mount_LycabettusHome to the Acropolis, one of the world’s most famous images, this Greek city boasts a deep and rich history. The birthplace of the Olympic games, democracy and philosophy is a must-see for world travelers. Once there, take in the panoramic view of the city from the top of Mount Lycabettus.

 

 

 

Budapest

Heroess squareKnown for the infamous Thermal Baths, Budapest is a great destination for those looking to find beautiful scenery, grand architecture and mouth-watering cuisine. There are also plenty of places to visit in Budapest, most accessed on foot!  Full of 14 different statues of Hungarian historical significance, Heroes’ Square represents independence and freedom for the people in the capital.

 

 

Prague

the-dancing-house-pragueThe hauntingly beautiful town of Prague makes for an excellent vacation. Its streets are lined with fairy-tale like architecture and the narrow streets and bridges are straight out of a story book. A famous landmark, the Dancing House, is a favorite among tourists.

 

 

Copenhagen

tivoli-gardens-1 Any city that provides free bikes for tourists is alright in our book! Copenhagen is a sophisticated city with plenty to see. You don’t need to be a kid to visit the Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. And don’t forget to get an authentic Danish pastry while you’re there!

 

 

 

 

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CoPilot in the News: April

The sun is shining, birds are chirping and people are talking CoPilot! April was another great month for the CoPilot team. We rolled out app updates  and celebrated CoPilot GPS‘ first year on the market! We also helped spread the word about Distracted Driving Awareness Month for all our CoPilot users.

Here’s a comprehensive roundup of all the great reactions CoPilot received this month. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to write about us, we appreciate your support!

 

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10 More Must-Have Windows Phone 8 Apps by Kathy Kim

“This summer, a version of the popular CoPilot GPS for Android and iOS will be available for Windows Phone 8. This navigation app was developed by GPS navigation software specialist ALK Technologies.”

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App Weekender: 25 apps & 15 games you should try this weekend by Antonio Wells

“CoPilot Live turns your Android smartphone or tablet into a high performance GPS with unlimited use of offline maps and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, free map updates and 1 year of free real-time INRIX traffic.”

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Most Popular Android Devices Running CoPilot, Is Yours On the List?

CoPilot currently runs on more than 250 Android Smartphones and tablets and is constantly evolving to support all of the HD and high-res screens they produce. But have you ever wondered which devices are the most popular for running CoPilot? We looked into our global statistics from the past year and the results are in!android logo

The top ten of the most popular devices equipped with CoPilot at this very moment are:

  1. Samsung S III
  2. Samsung S II
  3. Google Nexus 7
  4. Galaxy Note 2
  5. Galaxy Note
  6. HTC One X
  7. Samsung Galaxy S
  8. HTC Sensation
  9. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
  10. Galaxy tab

Interestingly – but not so surprisingly – Nexus 4, Galaxy tab 2 and Xperia Z are becoming increasingly more popular. It will be fun to see how the Android landscape will look like one year from now, with the arrival of new Android devices such as HTC One and Galaxy S IV … and all of the future Android creations!HTC One X

A big thank you to all our wonderful Android fans who have sent us  feedback, reported issues and shared great ideas with us! We will keep working to improve the app to make sure we will support as many Droids as possible, and if you have spotted something or think we could improve in some areas, please let us know in our user forum: http://forum.copilotlive.com/copilotlive .

We wish you happy, safe travels with your Droid!

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Be A Greener Driver On Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Today is a great day to become aware of your carbon footprint and how you can help alleviate the waste you contribute to the planet. CoPilot can help you conserve fuel as well as time.

Check your tires: Properly inflated tires can improve your car’s overall fuel efficiency.

Drive less with Trip Optimization: Try bundling errands together to reduce how far you need to travel. Going back-and-forth to the same part of town on different days to run errands uses more gas than if you planned and did everything in the same area all at once.

You’ve Got Options: Walk, bike, ride the bus or carpool. CoPilot lets you change your method of travel so no matter what you can still get the same directions while being environmentally conscience.

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Lessen Your Load: Don’t carry too much weight in your trunk and remove your car’s roofrack when not in use. This will decrease the amount of fuel being used.

Optimize your speed: You will consume up to 25% less fuel if you drive no more than 90 MPH. Our Speed Limit feature allows you to receive an audible warning when you reach or exceed the speed limit by whatever amount of MPH you set.

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Plan Ahead: Whenever possible only drive during non-peak hours.

Obey The Rules: Don’t be an aggressive driver. Studies show that fast starts, weaving in and out of traffic, and accelerating to and from a stop sign or traffic light don’t save much time, but do waste fuel.

 

These are just a few of the many ways that we can help reduce our carbon footprints as drivers. Got any more ideas? Leave them in the comments!

 

 

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5 MORE Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving With GPS

We want you to be as prepared as possible so in addition to the tips we gave you on Tuesday, here are 5 more ways to keep  you worry-free on the road.  Please take the time to visit the National Safety Council’s page on Distracted Driving.

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1. Know your vehicle’s restrictions

If you are cruising the country on the Great American Roadtrip, you might travel in an RV or other large vehicle. Make sure you know your vehicle’s height, weight, and cargo restrictions. Last thing you want is to approach a bridge and not know if your roof will make it to the other side. CoPilot can help with specific routing options for RVs or other large vehicles.

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If you are operating a commercial grade truck, the federal government is issuing recommendations for use of truck-specific GPS applications. CoPilot Truck meets these requirements and would be a great option for any driver in need of a truck-specific GPS app.

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5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving With GPS

Recently, a California appeals court ruled that it is illegal to manipulate a cell phone’s GPS app while driving. You are still allowed to use a mapping app, as long as you don’t interact with it while behind the wheel.

We at CoPilot have always been advocates for safe use of technology while driving and we’ve specifically designed our CoPilot family of in-vehicle guidance apps to be as non-distracting as possible. Our turn icons are large and clear, maps uncluttered, voice-guided directions precise, and we avoid having the user input information or need to touch the screen while driving.

That said, there are some additional ways in which you can adjust your CoPilot to maximize safety and minimize distraction. Please consider the following tips when using the app. Safe driving!

- Barry Glick, EVP & General Manager, ALK

 

1. Plan your route before you go

The most distracting thing about any GPS application is entering the destination address. Even if you are selecting an address from your saved places, or one of the millions of CoPilot points of interest, your eyes are off the road. Keep your focus where it should be by planning ahead before you drive off.

If you have multiple stops to make, take advantage of CoPilot’s trip optimization feature. It allows you to plan the optimal route around even the most complex itinerary.

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Find Your Way To Beautiful Gardens This Spring

Spring has come at last and with it- flowers! Take in the beautiful sights of the season by finding some of the most breathtaking gardens right around you.

CoPilot POIs can tell you what’s nearby and how to get there easily.

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Why not trek to Portland, OR – the official “City of Roses”? Portland is home to the International Rose Test Garden with over 550 different varieties of the flower.

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Check out some more beautiful gardens from all around the world in the gallery below

 

 

 

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