TomTom software

Friday, November 27th 2009 - 15:50 CET - Comments: 0

T omTom announces that the latest version of the TomTom software app for iPhone and iPod touch (version 1.2) can now be purchased on the App Store. The new version of the software will be made available for free to existing TomTom app for iPhone customers. The new TomTom software version, now also compatible with the iPod touch, includes additional advanced features that TomTom fans around the world have come to appreciate. TomTom car kit for iPod touch which will be available shortly in the United States.

 

TomTom software features

• Advanced Lane Guidance giving drivers extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions. For the first time this is available in landscape and portrait mode.

• Text-to-speech helping users to keep their eyes on the road by enabling street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions.

• "Help menu" providing direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest emergency providers.

• Updated maps of the US and Canada with the latest Tele Atlas maps.

• iPod player control ensuring drivers can conveniently control their music from within the application.

• Compatibility with the iPod touch* and the original Apple iPhone

 

 

TomTom software update for iPhone and iPod touch

"Our latest update adds the most highly anticipated advanced features to the TomTom software application. These major enhancements and new features will be a great complement to its easy-to-use and intuitive interface, turn-by-turn spoken navigation and unique routing technology," said Benoit Simeray, TomTom's senior vice president, on-board mobile. "We're also pleased to be able to offer this major update to existing TomTom app for iPhone customers for free."

 

TomTom software price & availability

Apple has made continental and regional versions of the TomTom app for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, original iPhone and iPod touch users, available on http://www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app. The TomTom app for iPhone and iPod touch including maps of the US and Canada is available for $99.99.

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