Navigon Smartphone Navigation Apps - Navigon, a leading provider of mobile phone on-board navigation, announced the second generation of its Award winning navigation apps for Android Smartphones and the Apple iPhone. The new versions redefine core elements of smartphone navigation, including an industry first approach to map management and updates, an even more effortless and intuitive user interface, and new features not found in any other navigation app. Current Android and iPhone Smartphone users are eligible for free upgrades to the new versions. In addition, Navigon is making its successful navigation app available for Windows Phone 7 later this year.

Sprint and Google announce the rollout of Google Wallet to all Nexus S 4G customers - an app that enables consumers to transform their smartphone into their wallet and make purchases with a simple tap. Sprint is the first carrier and Nexus S 4G is the first smartphone in the United States to deliver this convenient, innovative service that lets shoppers tap-to-pay at hundreds of thousands of participating retailers, including American Eagle Outfitters, the Container Store, Macy’s, Foot Locker and Subway.

In response to the growing consumer and merchant demand for mobile payment technologies in Canada, Payfirma has launched its proprietary iPhone Mobile Payment app, also compatible with the Apple iPod Touch and Apple iPad. Developed in Vancouver by the Company’s Fintech Innovation Team, the iPhone payment app is available as a free download from Apple’s iTunes App Store. The Mobile Payment App can be activated remotely by any merchant account customer of Payfirma’s, and the optional card swiper can be purchased directly from the Company.

Sprint announces that it is partnering with Lookout Mobile Security to give its customers the ability to download an mobile security app to help protect the important information stored on their smartphone or tablet. With more than 73.3 million people in the United States owning a smartphone and using it for business and entertainment, it is crucial for customers to protect the information on their smartphone from theft, loss, mobile malware, phishing attempts and malicious websites.

Yellowbook, a national leader in local search, announces the launch of a new version of its US Yellow Pages App that is designed for use on Android Tablets. Yellowbook's Android tablet app has already registered millions of downloads on the Google Android smartphone platform. The new Android Tablet app features map-based business listing results and users can quickly find a business by searching the business name or category or by browsing popular categories, their search history or nearby businesses. The US Yellow Pages App by Yellowbook Android tablet app can be found in the Android Market as well as in the Amazon.com Appstore for Android.

Apple announces that the popular Apple iWork apps; Keynote, Pages and Numbers, are now available for the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch, as well as the Apple iPad. Originally created for the Apple Mac, then completely redesigned for iOS and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface, the iWork apps Keynote, Pages and Numbers allow you to create and share stunning presentations, beautifully formatted documents and powerful spreadsheets on the go. Apple iWork apps are available via the App Store for $9.99 each to new users and as a free update for existing Apple iWork for Apple iPad customers.