TomTom updates its navigation app for android & iPhone 5

TomTom updates its navigation app for android

~ New version brings TomTom navigation to even more smartphones ~

Kuala Lumpur, 6 December 2012 – In October 2012, TomTom brought world-class navigation to Android with its smartphone app for drivers. Today, TomTom releases a new update to the app that makes it available to more Android owners. The latest version is optimised for use with the latest and most popular smartphone handsets including the Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and Google Nexus 4.

As well as supporting more than 200 of the newest Android devices, the update brings other improvements. The download manager has been improved and maps are now stored on the phone’s SD card (if available) to save valuable phone memory. The Driving View has also been updated, making the journey information clearer at a glance. In addition, postcode entry is more flexible and the app can find locations from the phone address book more reliably.


New features include:
·        Wider compatibility
TomTom Navigation for Android v1.1 is optimized for use on all smartphones with a screen resolution between 800 x 480 pixels and 1280 x 800 pixels. It will also run on most Android tablets.

·        More reliable content downloads
The download mechanism for maps has been improved. The app will complete a download without interruption, even when the user pushes the app to the background.

·        SD card map storage
The update stores downloaded maps to the device’s SD card by default, freeing up storage space on the smartphone or tablet.

Pricing and Availability:
TomTom Navigation app for Android v1.1 is available now at a special introductory offer from the Google Play store, priced at USD49.99 (RM152.60)¹

1.       Conversion rate of approximately RM3.05 for  USD1 based on XE currency converter

Other features of TomTom Navigation for Android:

·        Fully offline and navigable map. High-resolution maps offer fast offline rendering and routing, avoiding high data roaming charges when used abroad.
·        FREE Lifetime maps. Users will always have the latest map to ensure they get to their destination on time. Users will receive four free map updates per year for the life of the app.
·        IQ Routes. The fastest routes, the most accurate and reliable arrival times at all times of day.
·        Seamless integration. Integrates easily with Android smartphone contacts.
·        Advanced Lane Guidance. Provides extra clarity when navigating difficult junctions. Helps drivers merge, exit and change lanes with confidence.



TomTom releases new version of its Navigation app for iPhone 

Malaysia, 6 December 2012 – TomTom has released a new update of its navigation app for iPhone. The latest update is designed to take full advantage of the larger screen on the iPhone 5.

Optimised to run in full-screen mode, the update enables iPhone 5 users to see more of the map when driving with the new larger screen. Menu and search screens have been enhanced, so drivers can see more options and search results.

TomTom’s navigation app for iPhone and iPad is fully functional with or without signal. Offline maps mean that drivers will stay connected to accurate, reliable and up-to-date navigation wherever they go. And, unlike other navigation apps, they won’t incur costly roaming charges when navigating abroad.

To see all the changes to this new version, customers should visit the iPhone App Store at www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app

Pricing and availability

For customers in Malaysia, the TomTom South East Asia app can be purchased for USD49.99 (approximately RM153.00)¹ at the Apple App Store.