MotionX-GPS Harnesses the Power of the New iPhone 3GS: Integrated Compass, iPod and Fast Map Support

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Tue Jul 7, 2009 11:34am EDT

  SANTA CRUZ, CA, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
MotionX(TM)-GPS, the top selling navigation application for the iPhone,
launches an updated version with expanded features and functionality made
possible by the recent iPhone 3GS hardware and 3.0 software update.
MotionX-GPS embeds the functionality of an advanced handheld GPS unit
into a simple and intuitive iPhone application that is ideal for outdoor
activities such as biking, running, sailing, skiing, kayaking and more.

    Avid sailors, Fullpower founder Philippe Kahn, and vice president of
technology, Mark Christensen, are currently using MotionX-GPS V6 as they
doublehand across the Pacific in the Transpac 2009, a legendary 2,225
nautical mile race from California to Hawaii. To track the team's
progress, be sure to visit the skipper's blog at
http://www.pegasus.com/log.htm.

    "Mark and I make a great team and we are excited to test MotionX-GPS on
the open sea and look forward to posting our tracks and positions to
followers on Facebook and Twitter," stated Kahn. "And of course, we plan
on spending time imagining a future with all types of motion sensing
mobile designs, powered by Fullpower."

    New Features in MotionX-GPS V6:


--  MotionX-GPS leverages the integrated digital compass in the iPhone 3GS
to determine direction regardless of location and satellite
coverage.


--  By taking advantage of the new iPhone 3.0 OS, users can directly access
and control their iPod music and playlists from within
MotionX-GPS.


--  MotionX-GPS leverages the OS 3.0's new Apple Map Kit framework so that
Google Maps render faster than ever.

    
Existing Features:


--  One-Click Facebook and Twitter Share allows for tracks to be instantly
shared with friends and family.


--  Fast and easy map caching means MotionX maps can be accessed offline
and rendered quickly even when you're off-road with no cellular
signal.

    
Embraced by more than 1.5 million outdoor enthusiasts, MotionX-GPS
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 V6 in the iTunes Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299949744&mt=8

    
MotionX Website: www.motionx.com

    
Skippers Blog/Transpac 2009: www.pegasus.com/log.htm

    
Pegasus Racing: www.pegasus.com

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Contact:
Tami Casey
Kulesa Faul for Fullpower
650-340-1984
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