Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: TomTom unveils new iOS
app that uses Twitter and Facebook data as turn-by-turn navigation
source, coming Q1 via 9to5Mac by Jordan Kahn on 1/11/12
TomTom has unveiled a new version of their iPhone and iPad app at CES
2012 that utilizes data from social networks like Facebook and Twitter
to provide users with enhanced navigation to friends, places, and
events.
The press release doesn't provide much info on exactly how TomTom is
using social network data, but claims it will become a source for
turn-by-turn navigation features baked into their current iOS apps.
TomTom will obviously have to avoid user generated data that might be
inaccurate, but it's unclear what specific data the app will be
accessing. From the screenshots above, it appears you'll be able to
easily navigate to friends who have recently checked-in (with their
location) to a social network.
The new app, version v1.10, will also allow you to share your
destination and ETA through email, SMS, Twitter, or Facebook. Managing
Director Consumer at TomTom Corinne Vigreux explains:
"According to recent studies, the vast majority of iPhone users use
Facebook on their iPhone. By integrating Facebook features into our
TomTom App we make navigating to places, events and seeing friends even
easier."
TomTom expects to launch the new app during Q1 2012. The new features
will be available in a free update to users of the existing TomTom iOS
app. Full press release below:
CES preview: TomTom App for iPhone/iPad goes social
Las Vegas, Consumer Electronics Show, 10 January 2012 – TomTom today
previews the latest version (v1.10) of the TomTom App for iPhone and
iPad. The new version integrates TomTom navigation with Facebook™ and
Twitter™ allowing users to navigate to friends, places and events more
easily. Customers who already have the App will be able to download the
new features for free.
The TomTom App for iPhone and iPad will be the first to use social
networks as a source for turn-by-turn navigation. It can automatically
plan routes based on information from Facebook events, places and
friends. Drivers can also use the App to share their destination and
arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and SMS text.
"According to recent studies, the vast majority of iPhone users use
Facebook on their iPhone" says Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director
Consumer at TomTom. "By integrating Facebook features into our TomTom
App we make navigating to places, events and seeing friends even
easier."
The new TomTom App will be available within Q1 2012.
Notes for editors
Images of the latest App are available at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/OfficialTomTom
Interviews are offered by Yann Lafargue, International Public Relations
Manager at TomTom.
New to version 1.10 of the TomTom App for iPhone and iPad:
Uses Facebook places, events and friends 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 App for iPhone/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.
Real-time camera alerts via TomTom Speed Cameras.
A powerful search with Google™ and Facebook.
Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS
Multitasking support.
Seamless integration with contacts, photos, music, email and calendar.
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