TomTom Audio Traffic: traffic updates even on multimedia apps

The evolution of infotainment systems is bringing technology to the laudable intent of distracting the driver as little as possible. In this way, the attention moves from the eyes to the ears, also to receive traffic information.

TomTom announced TomTom Audio Traffic , a personalized voice-based newsletter, available as an API for developers. The solution can be integrated into several applications and, at the base of everything, there is the usual TomTom Live Traffic platform, with its database and updates in real time.

Audio Traffic does not allow traffic information to be confined to satellite navigators and related applications only. Thanks to the APIs available, it can be integrated into streaming music services, internet radio, voice assistants and so on, offering information even while enjoying multimedia content in cars.

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Live Services in New Tomtom

A preview of the exhibition IFA in Berlin, TomTom unveils new services for its PND Live GO Live. Pioneer in communicating GPS, Tomtom goes further by developing the GPS Social!

The new Live Services now include Expedia, TripAdvisor and Yelp, for obtaining reliable online reviews and find the best route to reach its destination. A feature that will be handy during long trips during school holidays, often sources of monstrous traffic jams. Twitter will also be present in the PND, and that's a first. The motorist will be able to stay connected at home or at work. With Twitter, the driver will warn his contacts from his route and its time of arrival. Programming the "tweet" will of course be stopped before departure for security reasons. Expedia function compares the accommodation on its way. With TripAdvisor and Yelp, the driver can see comments on restaurants, hotels, cinema, ... Once the information read, the driver can program his GPS on a destination. Connected navigation is certainly the future of GPS and TomTom is already positioned as a leader in this sector of GPS portable. These new features will be presented by Community Tomtom at IFA in Berlin.

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Go Live 820 TomTom unveils new GPS communicating

Today, given the traffic problems, the simple guide a GPS is not enough. The motorist need real time information like traffic. To meet this demand, Tomtom markets a new portable navigator contacting: GO Live 820.

Equipped with a 4.3 inch color screen, a new design and mapping much more design, the Go Live 820 is very successful. Tomtom was the first to offer Live services in real time. This new PND is of course equipped HD Traffic (a reference to the market in terms of traffic information, weather, realistic journey times, radar, POI ... It goes without saying that the Go Live 820 has European mapping with all modern navigation features. A voice command is present to enter a destination with ease. Note that this PND also features Bluetooth for use of hands-free kit with a mobile phone. The introduction of the Go Live 820 is very easily because it includes support, there is a disc of receipt to be placed in the car. One, this system is very convenient. The new NDP will be priced at 229.95 Euros. For 20 Euros In addition, TomTom will also offer the Go Live 825, which is the same model but with a 5-inch screen.

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TomTom unveils the new range start 20

Easy navigation, efficient, comfortable, as is the niche of the range start at Tomtom. And she meets a big success. Start 20 new models, which have received many improvements, should also appeal to consumers.

Like the previous range, no complications start to install the 20 in his car, the support is built into the device, and that's really practical for everyday use. Start the 20 is equipped with a 4.3 inch touch screen, offering a good viewing comfort. There are in France or Europe version. Mapping has been greatly improved: more than 2 million kilometers of new roads (including rural areas), POIs were doubled and include schedules and phone numbers. The card uses the IQ Routes technology to give a realistic time of arrival to the driver. Buildings, rivers, forest mapping is much more beautiful without being overloaded. Of course, this navigation has all the modern features like the Wizard of lanes, the Text-To-Speech, The Start ... France 20 version is sold 139, 95 Euros, while the European version costs 159.95 euros.

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Tomtom will equip Fiat navigation

The new Fiat Punto Evo, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will feature a new navigation Tomtom.

Fiat and Tomtom have jointly developed an integrated solution for portable navigation. Called Blue & Me-Tomtom, this system has been developed to meet the expectations of consumers who want a navigation solution efficient and easy to update. This system will be unveiled for the first time in Frankfurt on the new Punto Evo, but it will also be available for other models in the Fiat range. The system will be fully integrated into the car and offer all the usual services of a TomTom IQ Routes, speed alerts, ... The Blue & Me-Tomtom will also feature Eco Drive Info Fiat, to deliver information about driving style and tips for engaging in conduct eco-citizen. Via a color display, this system will manage navigation, telephone and information on driving. We will have the opportunity to speak in detail after the show.

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TomTom on iPhone

TomTom unveils its famous browser for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G.

Guidance accuracy, ease of use, data quality, the navigation software TomTom is a reference. It is now available on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G. Two applications are proposed: France Europe maps or mapping. The first is sold 99.99 euros, while the latter costing 69.99 Euros. These applications benefit from all the usual features of TomTom, IQ as a function that calculates the travel time, taking into account the actual traffic. It is also possible to download other maps like USA or Australia. TomTom for iPhone is available on iTunes.

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Tomtom browser in the new Mazda 5

 

For his new minivan series 5, Mazda has chosen to equip Tomtom a browser. But unlike some manufacturers who opt for a mobile browser, Mazda chose a fixed browser tightly integrated with the dashboard.

 

This multimedia handset comes in the form of a combined double DIN with a design suited to the dashboard of the Mazda. This unit integrates a GPS Tomtom has been developed in partnership with Sanyo. From a radio standpoint, it offers an FM RDS tuner, CD player with MP3, USB, iPod control, Bluetooth phone to the steering wheel and touch screen of 5.8 inches. European GPS mapping is stored on an SD card. Another interesting point is that TomTom has a voice command to enter his destination. Of course, this browser includes all the services Tomtom Live: HD Traffic, Google local search, weather, IQ Routes and traffic alerts These services provide real-time valuable assistance to the driver, especially in overcrowded urban areas. As usual with Tomtom, the browser has been optimized to be very simple to use and efficient (Text-To-Speech, assistant traffic lanes, etc). This multimedia solution is offered as standard or optional depending on the version of the Mazda 5.

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Tomtom democratizing its Live services

 

Big promotional campaign in Tomtom, which offers services Live free for a year if you buy one of its PND communicating. What a vacation with confidence!

 

To purchase a TomTom Go 950 or 750 Live Tomtom offers subscription services for free for a Year Live services provide road traffic safety camera Coyote for fixed and mobile, the price of gasoline on his route, weather and local search Google. In addition, TomTom lowers the annual cost of the subscription price in half. At the end of the 1-year period, the user may purchase the subscription for 49.95 Euros per year, which is very reasonable given the services provided by TomTom. And as a happiness never comes alone in Tomtom: between June 7 and July 18, TomTom offers a discount of 50 Euros for the purchase of a Go Live 950 or 750. In short, TomTom will bring happiness to renters with such offers, because the Live services are really effective and useful.

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Communicating with a GPS Tomtom

TomTom continues to innovate on mobile browser by presenting a new top model: the GO Live 1000. This PND is distinguished by its communicating services that greatly ease the lives of motorists.

Aujoud'hui with heavy traffic, a GPS for moving from point A to point B, no longer suffices. The motorist need new services and more particularly to real time information on its journey. Tomtom has understood this for a long time with range GO Live, and goes even further this year. The new Go Live 1000 is shipped with one year subscription to Live services. Nothing to pay more is included in the purchase price (undisclosed for now). Beyond one year, there will probably subscribe to a subscription, but it's a nice approach from Tomtom. Among the many Live services, we will use the HD traffic (traffic info), alerts, mobile radars, the Park Assist to find parking, ... To deliver speed and computing power, this new PND uses a new processor ARM 11 500 MHz, new touch screen interface and even more convenient. GO 1000 Live can perform its updates and receive information in real time without need to connect to a PC. Finally, it contains maps of 33 European countries. In short, the GPS is communicating more than ever the future of navigation and TomTom has a serious head start!

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Alfa adopts navigation Tomtom

In Geneva, Alfa Romeo had an option Blue & Me-Tomtom on the little Mito. The radios are equipped with the Blue & Me for communication and reading materials nomads. They will now have more navigation.

The browser is a TomTom PND with 4.3-inch touchscreen. It is located in the center of the dashboard on a medium specifically developed for the Mito. We find out all the usual functions of TomTom PND as MapShare, IQ Routes, the TMC, the traffic alerts and ... the system can be controlled by voice and steering remote. But that's not all, being developed with Magneti Marelli, manager of the Tomtom telemetry functions of the car: fuel consumption, fuel reserve, speed, distance traveled, POI Alfa Romeo ... the system Tomtom also manages the telephone function of the Blue & Me by touch screen. In short, a complete navigation system to move efficiently and cheaper than the big media stations usually offered by the manufacturer!

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