TomTom app updated to support iPod touch, first-gen iPhone

TomTom has officially released update version 1.2 for its iPhone app, adding support for both the iPod touch and the first-gen iPhone when used in conjunction with its car kit.

Version 1.2 was submitted on Nov. 12 and was released Wednesday. The new version contains updates to maps and IQ Routes. Added features include advanced lane guidance, text-to-speech, integrated iPod player support, and support for the iPod Touch and first-generation iPhone.

The TomTom app was released in August and is available from the App Store for $99.99 USD.

In order to successfully use the app on the newly supported Touch and 1st-gen iPhones, TomTom's car kit is required. This is due to the fact that both devices lack an integrated GPS receiver.

TomTom's car kit is a cradle which contains a GPS module, integrated speaker, charger, and line out. It is not required when the TomTom app is paired with the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The kit retails for USD $119.95.

Full list of what's new in 1.2:

Improved search and route summary screens
Updated map from v8.30 to v8.35
Updated points of interest database
Updated IQ Routes database with millions of new measurements
Added Advanced Lane Guidance in both portrait and landscape mode
Added Text-to-speech in English US, English UK, English Australia, French Canada, Spanish Latin America
Added Help Me! emergency menu
Added iPod player support
Added support for original iPhone and iPod touch (all models)

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28 Comments

womble2k2

said about 14 years ago

Quote:

Full list of what's new in 2.1:

Should that not be 1.2?

Also, looks like it may only be the US version. The UK and Ireland version doesn't yet state ipod touch or iPhone 1G compatibility.

emoeller

said about 14 years ago

Huh, this reads like the car kit has a full GPS unit built into it. That would be needed to support the non=GPS iPhone and Touch and explains a little more as to why it is so expensive.

rkevwill

said about 14 years ago

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Originally Posted by EMoeller

Huh, this reads like the car kit has a full GPS unit built into it. That would be needed to support the non=GPS iPhone and Touch and explains a little more as to why it is so expensive.

Exactly. And the sirf chip that is in the car kit is MUCH more sensitive than whats in the iphone, not to mention the nice speaker thats included. A lot of those who say the car kit is just not needed, don't seem to understand these features!

gsteeno

said about 14 years ago

Really?? There's an award for "navigation experience"? Who knew?

Well, at least they won (although I'm guessing the list of entries is pretty small).

mesomorphicman

said about 14 years ago

Hmmm... Seems like the app isn't selling well, so they are widening the user pool. I doubt if it was selling as they hoped they wouldn't bow down to those "lowly" 1st gen users. I was going to buy it, but waited to see if they might lower the price or fix bugs. Then the new Google Directions app was annonced for Android, so hoping it comes to iPhone soon. The TomTom app is prob great, but $99 or whatever is too much - esp if others are cheaper or free apps are going to br just as good. I'll wait for Google.