Advanced GPS Car Navigation6-inch pinch-to-zoom, dual-orientation displayDetailed maps of MENA with free lifetime¹ map updatesFind new and popular restaurants, shops and more with Foursquare®Bluetooth® technology for hands-free calling³Voice-activated navigation allows you to keep your hands on the wheelBright Displaynüvi 2689LM has a bright 6-inch high resolution display with pinch-to-zoom capability, so you can quickly get a closer look at any onscreen information. Dual-orientation allows you to use nüvi 2689LM either horizontally or vertically.Detailed Maps with Free Updatesnüvi 2689LM arrives loaded with detailed maps of MENA. With free lifetime¹ map updates, your routes are sure to reflect the most up-to-date maps, points of interest (POI) and navigation information available. New maps are available for download for the useful life of your GPS device, with no fees.Foursquare Adds Millions of New POIsWith so much data, nüvi 2689LM makes it easy to find addresses and millions of POI – that is, businesses, stores, restaurants or other destinations. Our POI database also includes accurate, relevant information sourced from Foursquare. Now, when you search, the most relevant Foursquare result appears at the top of the list. It’s an easy way to discover new and popular restaurants, shops and more.When you use the Smartphone Link app with your nüvi 2689LM, you can also check-in on Foursquare and access more detailed information about the POI, including ratings, price range and hours of service.Garmin Real Directions™Drive with confidence, even when you’re out of cell phone range. nüvi 2689LM is dedicated automotive navigation that does not rely on cellular signals and is unaffected by cellular dead zones.nüvi 2689LM redefines “spoken turn-by-turn directions” with Garmin Real Directions, easy-to-understand driving directions that guide like a friend, using recognizable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. No more stress from trying to read street names. Instead, hear clearly spoken guidance, like “Turn left after the gas station.”Find Exactly Where You Need to GoThe Direct Access feature simplifies navigating to select complex destinations, like airports and shopping malls, by finding a place within a larger location. When navigating to the mall, Direct Access gives additional location information for specific retail stores inside. For example, "Arriving at Woodfield Mall. Anthropologie is inside, on the upper level." Direct Access even navigates through parking lots to find the entrance nearest your destination.Easily Navigate Complex InterchangesActive Lane Guidance with voice prompts prepares you to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence. As you approach, an animated model uses brightly colored arrows to indicate the proper lane needed for your route; a friendly voice offers additional help. Bird’s Eye junction view offers a detailed view of interchanges, looking down as if from overhead. photoReal Junction View realistically displays junctions and interchanges along your route, including the surrounding landscape. Brightly colored arrows indicate the proper lane to drive. nüvi 2689LM also depicts real road signs as they appear along your route. Bluetooth® CompatibleSync a Bluetooth-enabled device, such as your smartphone, to nüvi 2689LM for hands-free calling through its integrated microphone and speaker. Stow your phone in your pocket, purse or console and still make and take calls.The Power of Your Voicenüvi 2689LM has the luxury of voice-activated navigation. Speak, and your device intelligently responds; your hands can remain on the wheel. Of course, you can also navigate using the touchscreen interface.Smartphone Link CompatibleSmartphone Link is a free mobile app that connects your nüvi 2689LM with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone. When paired, your nüvi can use your phone’s existing data plan³ to share information – such as where you parked, POIs and your destination. With the Smartphone Link app, you can conveniently send locations and addresses from your phone straight to your nüvi. Smartphone Link also gives you access to Garmin Live Services4, useful real-time information such as weather. Smartphone Link works with iPhone 4S or later and some Android devices.More Information At a Glancenüvi 2689LM keeps your driving map onscreen at all times and additional information appears alongside. For details, simply touch the screen. As you drive your route, Up Ahead constantly informs you of nearby services, including food, fuel and ATMs. nüvi 2689LM displays speed limit, current speed and estimated time of arrival. With a quick glance, you can read the name of your current street. nüvi 2689LM also provides school zone alerts.One-stop Device ManagementUse Garmin Express to keep your nüvi up-to-date. Garmin Express makes it easy to update maps and software, transfer favorites to and from devices, and install free custom vehicles and voices.