Hate gridlock? We’d surmise you are not alone, so pardon our excitement surrounding the most recent addition to TomTom’s longstanding iPhone app. New in version 1.8 is the addition of HD Traffic , which extends congestion data to both “major” and “secondary” US roads. Existing TomTom Traffic subscribers get the functionality gratis, with the remainder of us meting out $20 via an in-app purchase. Free for all who upgrade are multi-stop routes, allowing one to tweak excursions on your heart’s content — provided you could count those diversions on one hand. The updated app is already live within the App Store, but please, pull over before downloading — cool?
~ More TomTom Drivers Gain Access to probably the most Accurate, Comprehensive and Up-To-Date Traffic Information Available ~
CONCORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TomTom today announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.8, now includes TomTom HD Traffic compatibility. TomTom HD Traffic enables drivers to get to their destination faster and is essentially the mostsome of the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date traffic solution available.
TomTom HD Traffic provides the most accurate traffic solution by reporting and capturing more actual traffic jams than ever before to help drivers avoid delays and find the fastest routes. Only TomTom HD Traffic will recognize traffic conditions for both major and secondary roads within the U.S. road network to help re-route drivers clear of traffic. Additionally, with traffic updates every two minutes, TomTom HD Traffic will help reroute drivers around traffic more quickly and get them to their destination faster. TomTom HD Traffic is an optional service available via an in-App purchase.
Expanding the availability of TomTom HD Traffic is one of the commitments that TomTom has outlined in its Traffic Manifesto, which is the company’s mission to reduce traffic congestion to everyone. Drivers using TomTom HD Traffic are helping reduce traffic congestion for themselves and every driver around them. For more information about TomTom’s Traffic Manifesto, visit www.tomtom.com/trafficmanifesto.
Also new to the TomTom App is multi-stop routes. This innovative feature makes it easier for drivers to make multiple stops on a single route by letting the user add as much as five stop-off points once they plan their journey. This new App release also gives users the most recent map such as recent changes to the roads.
Availability
The most recent version of the TomTom App for iPhone is obtainable at the App Store starting today.
The TomTom App for iPhone v1.8 is offered for purchase via the App Store. Continental and regional versions of the TomTom App are available in today for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod touch users at www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app.
TomTom HD Traffic is out there via an in-App purchase for $19.99. Current TomTom Traffic subscribers might be automatically upgraded to TomTom HD Traffic service for no additional charge.
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