September 8, 2025
Amsterdam, Lisbon, Munich
Magic Lane`s Magic Earth App Earns Prestigious Certification from Appning by FORVIA, Reinforcing Leadership in Privacy, Offline-Focused, Automotive-Grade Navigation
Magic Lane, a leading provider of privacy-first navigation technologies, today announced that its flagship app Magic Earth has been officially certified by Appning by FORVIA a respected app certification platform. This recognition underscores Magic Lane`s excellence in developing automotive-grade navigation solutions while upholding the highest standards in user data protection.
Designed for drivers who demand both performance and privacy, Magic Earth leverages OpenStreetMap data and Magic Lane`s proprietary technology to deliver accurate, real-time routing—without compromising user data. The app functions seamlessly offline, ensuring reliability even in areas with poor or no network coverage. From turn-by-turn voice guidance to traffic-aware routing and lane assistance, Magic Earth is engineered to enhance road safety and driving efficiency.
“Receiving the Appning certification is an important milestone. It reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a navigation experience that is not only powerful and user-friendly but also respects people`s right to privacy. We believe technology should serve users, not exploit them.”
Raymond Alves
CEO of Magic Lane
Appning, a brand of FORVIA Group, certifies apps that meet strict criteria for functionality, security, and data transparency. Certification of Magic Earth confirms its compliance with modern digital standards and its readiness for integration into larger mobility ecosystems.
“We are delighted to have added Magic Earth by Magic Lane to our apps catalog. For automakers, this means access to a navigation solution that is integration-ready, privacy-first, and designed for large-scale deployment in vehicles with the Appning`s apps market solution deployed.”
Mattijs de Valk
Head of Partnerships at Appning
Magic Earth is now available on the Appning Automotive Apps Market and can be deployed on any vehicle integrated with the platform. With no tracking, no profiling, and no ads, the app offers OEMs and drivers a uniquely ethical and high-performance alternative in a crowded navigation market.
About Magic Lane
Magic Lane is a cutting-edge location and navigation technology company offering a privacy-first, developer-friendly platform tailored to modern mobility solutions. Magic Lane is also the publisher of the highly rated Magic Earth app for iOS and Android. Designed with a modular architecture, Magic Lane provides customizable, offline-capable mapping and real-time navigation services optimized for industries such as automotive, micro-mobility, emergency response, and fleet management. With robust SDKs for Android, iOS, JavaScript, Qt, and Flutter, the platform enables seamless integration across devices and applications. Committed to protecting user privacy, Magic Lane ensures that no personal location data is tracked or stored, setting a new standard in secure, smart navigation technology.
About Appning
Appning, a brand of FORVIA, is a leading automotive apps market connecting OEMs and app developers to build the future of connected cars. With a growing apps portfolio that already counts with 237+ apps and an established partnership with 36 different car brands, Appning is at the forefront of the automotive industry, supporting Android developers to develop the next generation of in-car infotainment.
Media contact
Asmita Kothari
akothari@magiclane.com