Garmin to Showcase Location-Sharing Features for Drivers and Cyclists at Macworld/iWorld 2013

Macworld/iWorld is the ultimate event for anything
Apple culture, accessories and apps. One of the great things about this event is that unlike
many other tech shows, Macworld/iWorld is open to the public, so anyone can come
and check out the latest and greatest. Macworld/iWorld takes place in San
Francisco from January 31 to February 2 and we’d love to see you at the Garmin
booth (#753).

We will be showcasing our new location-sharing features
for drivers and cyclists, helping you to stay connected with friends and
family. The StreetPilot Onboard and NAVIGON navigation apps now integrate
Glympse and Foursquare to share your location. The new Garmin Edge 510/810
cycling computers allow you to share your location in conjunction with the Connect
Mobile iPhone app.

StreetPilot
Onboard and NAVIGON Navigation Apps

The Garmin StreetPilot Onboard and the NAVIGON app
turn your iPhone into a fully functional navigation system, complete with
turn-by-turn directions, lane guidance, traffic and speed warnings, among many
other features.

The latest version of these apps makes it easier to stay
connected while on the road. The integration of
location-sharing service Glympse allows you to easily share your location with
friends and family, so they can follow along. Simply click on the Glympse
icon in the sidebar, select any recipient from their address book, and then
choose for how long to share your location – from a few minutes to a few hours.
The selected recipients will receive either a text or email message with a link
to a Glympse tracking map, where they can see the sender’s current location,
arrival time and speed.

Edge
510/810 Cycling Computers and Garmin Connect Mobile

The Edge 810 and 510 are Garmin’s first dedicated cycling devices with
real-time connectivity and combine the most popular aspects of the
industry-leading Edge 800/500 while adding advanced connected features through
a smartphone. The Garmin Connect Mobile app allows riders to gain
comprehensive, accurate ride data from a dedicated device, while keeping their
phone out of the elements and saving its battery in case of an emergency. The
Edge tracks the data and sends it to the phone using a Bluetooth® connection.
This connection allows cyclists to share all the details of their rides with
friends, family and social media contacts.

If riders go out for a solo early morning ride, why not give loved ones
the peace of mind by using Garmin’s LiveTrack feature. The Garmin-Sharp professional cycling team, for which we
have been a title sponsor since 2008, will be using this Livetrack feature
during its training rides—giving team management and coaches a real-time look
at their efforts.

Garmin fēnix Outdoor
Watch and BaseCamp Mobile

Furthermore, we will also have the new Garmin fēnix outdoor watch and the BaseCamp Mobile app on display.
fēnix is our first GPS wrist watch
for outdoorsmen, such as mountaineers, hikers, cyclists, hunters and
backpackers. It provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities
as well as trip information to guide you off the beaten track.

The Garmin
BaseCamp Mobile app for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 enables you to
download and review information collected from your fēnix GPS
watch onto the large screen of your phone. Then view them on a map for a
complete visual record of your trek. See if you stayed on trail or let yourself
get lost in the trek. Review all your saved routes, waypoints and other trek
data and plan the perfect repeat trek.

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