TomTom releases new Navigation app for iPhone and iPad

TomTom releases new Navigation app for iPhone and iPad

New update includes Facebook™ and Twitter™ functionality

Auckland, 12 April 2012 – TomTom has today released the latest version of its app for iPhone and iPad, which fully integrates TomTom navigation with social media applications.

The TomTom navigation app for iPhone and iPad fully supports social networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation. The new version automatically plans routes based on information from Facebook events and places.

Valerie Cross, Public Relations Manager for Asia Pacific, says “this new app will make navigation a more socially integrated experience. For example, if your friends have checked into a restaurant on Facebook, you can now drive straight there because the app can navigate to the venue. Or, if you want to find a great new place to eat, you can search thousands of Facebook places and find them in just a tap.”

Additionally, drivers can use the app to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and by SMS text.

The update includes the latest map.

Availability
The TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad is now available for purchase from the Apple App Store for NZ $94.99. Existing customers can download the new update for free.

Images of the latest app are available from the contacts below or at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/OfficialTomTom

New to version 1.10 of the TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad:
• Uses Facebook places and events as a source of turn-by-turn navigation.
• Enables drivers to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and SMS text.

The TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad already offers drivers:
• The latest, most accurate maps available – with no need for a mobile signal or data plan.
• Free daily map changes from the TomTom community through Map Share.
• Reliable arrival times at all times of day with IQ Routes.
• The quickest routes through traffic, with more coverage and more updates than any other provider. Powered by HD Traffic.
• Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS Multitasking support.
• Seamless integration with contacts, photos, music, email and calendar.

About TomTom
TomTom is a global supplier of location and navigation products and services. We provide consumers and enterprise, government and automotive industry customers with digital maps, traffic intelligence, navigation software, PNDs, automotive systems, fleet management services, smartphone apps, fitness devices, POIs and speedcam intelligence.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has over 3,500 employees and operates from 50 locations in 35 countries.

TomTom (AEX: TOM2) is listed on NYSE Euronext. More information can be found at www.tomtom.com. For the most up-to-date route planner, including live traffic information please visit www.tomtom.com/livetraffic

ENDS

© Scoop Media