TomTom, the leading provider of navigation systems, announced that the new update to their app for the iPhone is now available. The updated TomTom App for iPhone Version 1.5 has many new features, including:
- Navigate-to-photo – Users can navigate to a location by selecting a photo that has been stored in the iPhone gallery. The locations are identified by geo-tags on your photos.
- Optimization for iPhone 4 – The update definitely takes advantage of the new features of Apple’s latest iPhone. The TomTom App now offers high resolution graphics, sharper maps, more responsive menus, and improved positioning, even if you’re in an area with limited GPS reception.
- Latest, most up-to-date maps – TomTom maps have over 1 million more miles of roads in the US than other competitive maps and TomTom has been rated highest in quality and reliability. While you’re figuring out where you want to go, you don’t have to use any of your data plan and you don’t even have to have a signal.
Tom Murray, senior VP of market development for TomTom, Inc. said, “With over 45 million drivers worldwide relying on TomTom navigation, we have the expertise to deliver iPhone and iPod touch users the smartest and easiest-to-use navigation experience available. As we build upon TomTom’s expertise and refine it for the iPhone, we are focused on meeting consumers’ needs through our continued product innovations and support of Apple’s advancements.”
With the latest update to the App, users will continue to benefit from TomTom’s industry-leading navigation features, including:
- IQ Routes™ – TomTom uses actual speed data collected from of users to accurately calculate the travel time of your route. It allows for rush hour and traffic lights, so no matter what time it is, you can always fully rely on IQ Routes to let you know when you’ll get there.
- Advanced Lane Guidance – TomTom provides extra clarity when navigating difficult lane switches and exit ramps by showing the user which lane to take for an upcoming exit.
- Local Search – Allows a user to locate and have directions to points of interest (POIs) by using the latest local Google listings from within the TomTom App.
- Multitasking Functionality – On the iPhone 4, the app allows a user to receive turn-by-turn directions while the iPhone is running other applications.
The TomTom App for iPhone is available for purchase now from the App Store for $39.99.
As anticipated, Apple held a press conference today in San Francisco. Apple, Inc. has announced the release of some new products but the company gave no details about some rumors that have been going around. There was no news on a white iPhone 4 or a Verizon iPhone. But Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, Inc. did announce iTunes 10, a smaller Apple TV, a new iPod Touch, and a new iPod Nano.
There were many rumors going around that Apple was going to announce a Verizon iPhone at this event. It has been reported recently that Apple and Verizon have been talking and trying to figure out when to get an iPhone on the Verizon network. There were also rumors about the white iPhone 4. As much excitement as the white iPhone 4 has caused, one would think Apple would have given some sort of update on it. Surprisingly, there was no news on the white iPhone 4 so we all have to wait even longer to find out the release date or any other updates.
Even though there was no news on the white iPhone 4 or a Verizon iPhone, Jobs did announce new iPods and a new Apple TV. They are available now on the Apple website.
Terminology, a dictionary app, has had a lot of success as an iPad app, ranking 25th on the Top 100 Apps list, and once hitting the number one on the iPad Reference charts. The company has recently released the same app that is for the iPhone, called Terminology Ph.
Terminology is a dictionary, thesaurus, and research tool for those of you who need definitions, synonyms, and even the history of the words. It uses a book-like display for the information and has an in-app web browser with links that allow you to find more information about the words on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and other sites. You can even “star” your favorite words for quick access and see a history of terms you’ve browsed.
Terminology’s dictionary is viewable even if you don’t have an internet connection. Since the app got such great responses on the iPad, Terminology Ph could easily be a great iPhone reference app for students, teachers, writers, or anyone else that wants to know more about the English language.
Terminology Ph is available now for $1 and runs on iOS 3.1 or later.
There is a new app for your iPhone that helps kids learn to read by identifying the most commonly used words in the English language. 22Moo recently updated an app for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad called Chirpy: Dolch Sight Words Pre-Primer.
Chirpy is a cute little chicken who was created after reviewing feedback from parents, teachers, and kids from all around the world.
In 1948, Dr. Edward William Dolch made a list of the most frequently used words in the English language. The list consists of 220 words. Most of the words can’t be “sounded out” and have to be learned by sight. Sight words make up about 50-70% of general text.
You can download this app here for only $0.99.
A new iPhone app has been created by best-selling cookbook author and TV personality Rachael Ray. It’s called “Tasty Bytes” and it has over 200 recipes and cooking tips along with a shopping tool that lets you get your shopping done faster.
The app shows you which ingredients you need for certain recipes and also has a feature where you can buy whatever ingredients, meal types, or cooking styles you are in the mood for and it will show you a recipe that has those things in it.
Ray stated, “When I head to the grocery store, I know what meals I want to make for the week and I buy ingredients based on those recipes. Sometimes I bring my own cookbook to the market and feel silly carrying a book around with my head on it. I figured why not create a recipe database that was portable and mobile, so I could provide busy cooks, including myself, with a simple way to search through tons of recipes and be able to shop for ingredients in the fastest way possible.”
Your food can be “yum-o” to go for just $1.99.
If you have an iPhone 4 and you like having a Bluetooth headset with you all the time, then this case is for you. The MoGo Talk XD headset and case allows you to protect your iPhone 4 and hold the Bluetooth headset as well.
The Bluetooth headset folds flat when you’re not using it and it can be stored in the cut out spot in the back of the case. You’ll always know where it’s at instead of wasting time searching for it in the car or around the house. The Bluetooth headset uses MoGo SmartAudio technology for clear conversations. The headset also has SoundMonitor in-ear audio for great sound.
The MoGo Talk XD case is available to be preordered from the MoGo Store and will be shipped out on September 1. At $99.99 it’s a little pricey, but it offers iPhone protection and Bluetooth convenience, so it’s well worth it.
AT&T has just announced a new application, called U-verse, that is only available for AT&T’s subscribers and offers the ability to download and watch TV shows on their iPhone.
According to David Christopher, chief marketing officer of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, “We’re making it possible for you to watch TV shows on your iPhone at no extra charge. It’s just one more valuable and innovative feature available on U-verse TV. Our U-verse multi-screen promise is now a reality for millions of U-verse TV customers, with content available on U-verse TV, U-verse Online, and today, U-verse Mobile.”
The U-verse application is a free download from the AppStore, but U-verse TV customers will have to subscribe to the U300 package or higher to be able to download and watch content on their iPhones. AT&T is offering new U-verse TV customers and iPhone owners that order the U300 or higher packages an iTunes gift card for $75.
After users subscribe to one of the two available packages, they will be able to browse a library of downloadable shows, and select which series or which specific episode they want to download. The U-verse Mobile App includes TV shows from several popular networks. The carrier promised that it will continue to add more content over time.
Craigsphone is a free application that allows you to use Craigslist on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Not only is it the same as Craigslist.com, it also lets you use some additional features that you can’t use on the website.
When you think about it, it may not seem like a Craigslist app could offer much more than what Craigslist.com does, but you may be surprised. Craigsphone can post directly from your phone, which includes photo uploads and location sharing. It also has a Nearby feature that uses your iPhone’s GPS to find classified ads close to you. It also lets you use click-to-call and history.
If you spend lot of time on Craiglist, or you just want to look around you’re out and about, Craigsphone seems like a great way to do it.
Apple has patented the newest idea that’s been brewing in their brains. The patent application, “Systems and Methods for Integrating a Portable Electronic Device with a Bicycle,” describes a system that interacts with the bicycle and with the rider as well.
The website patentlyapple.com describes the patent as one that can track the “speed, distance, time, altitude, elevation, incline, decline, heart rate, power, derailleur setting, cadence, wind speed, path completed, expected future path, heart rate, power, and pace.” The system allows you to share real-time information with other riders operating on the same system. Patently Apple even talks about a hands-free system for putting in commands via voice commands. While the patent has the iPod and iPhone as the main devices, it doesn’t restrict the system to that, saying that other possible displays are LCD, LED, OLED, and a few others.
This new patent will be great for serious cyclists. Not only will you be able to track your distance and speed, but you will be able to communicate with other riders you’re riding with. This is sure to be something great.
It is now possible to lock individual applications on your iPhone with a new app called Locktopus. The Locktopus app provides protection against an iPhone app being opened without a password. This app is available in Cydia for only $2.
I know I’ve been in a situation before when a friend has asked to see my phone and then gone through my text messages, email, or pictures. If I would have had this application on my phone, I wouldn’t have had to worry about them going through my things. This also would be a great app to have in case you lose your iPhone. If this application was on a lost iPhone, there wouldn’t be any personal information like email, SMS, contacts, call history, or browser history on your iPhone to worry about.
