Updates on the Tom-Tom iPhone App

Posted by iPHi under Apple Related, Applications, Iphone News on Thursday Sep 2, 2010

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.

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