{"id":28334,"date":"2012-04-24T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T04:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=28334"},"modified":"2012-04-24T06:55:47","modified_gmt":"2012-04-23T22:55:47","slug":"tomtom-app-for-ios-updated-with-social-media-integrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/24\/tomtom-app-for-ios-updated-with-social-media-integrated\/","title":{"rendered":"TomTom App for iOS Updated with Social Media Integrated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In January, TomTom <a href=\"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/12\/tomtom-app-for-iphone-and-ipad-goes-social\/\" target=\"_blank\">teased us<\/a> with information of social media integration on their iOS app in Q1 2012. Finally, TomTom fulfilled its promise with an updated of its app for iOS devices. With the update, it integrates TomTom navigation with your Facebook and Twitter account. For existing users, you can update it for free. For those without any licenses, it can be purchased from the Apple App Store for USD $69.99.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"28335\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/24\/tomtom-app-for-ios-updated-with-social-media-integrated\/tomtom_social\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?fit=600%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tomtom_social\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?fit=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?fit=600%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28335\" title=\"tomtom_social\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?resize=600%2C427\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/techielobang.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/tomtom_social.jpg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here are the new features on V1.10<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses Facebook places and events as a source of turn-by-turn navigation.<\/li>\n<li>Enables drivers to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and SMS text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below is the Press Release.<\/p>\n<div id=\"pressrelease-link-28334\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 28334, 'Show Press Release (314 More Words)', 'Hide Press Release (314 Less Words)'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"pressrelease-toggle-28334\">Show Press Release (314 More Words)<\/span><\/a><\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-content-28334\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">TomTom releases new Navigation app for iPhone and iPad<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><em>~ New update includes Facebook\u2122 and Twitter\u2122 functionality<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Singapore, 19 April 2012<\/strong> \u2013 TomTom has today released the latest version of its app for iPhone and iPad for South East Asia. The update fully integrates TomTom navigation with social media applications.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLinking with your social media channels whilst on the move provides yet another way for people to connect,\u201d says Valerie Cross, PR Manager, Asia Pacific at TomTom. \u201cFor example, if you are attending an event that you\u2019ve been invited to on Facebook, or even realise that a friend has \u2018checked in\u2019 somewhere nearby, the app will provide turn-by-turn navigation to the location.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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. Additionally, drivers can use the app to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and by SMS text.<\/p>\n<p>The app offers regional coverage and the update includes the latest maps of: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The South East Asia, TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad is now available for purchase from the Apple App Store for USD $69.99. Existing customers can download the update for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New to version 1.10 of the TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses Facebook places and events as a source of turn-by-turn navigation.<\/li>\n<li>Enables drivers to share their destination and arrival time on Twitter, Facebook, by email and SMS text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The TomTom Navigation app for iPhone and iPad already offers drivers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The latest, most accurate maps available \u2013 with no need for a mobile signal or data plan.<\/li>\n<li>Free daily map changes from the TomTom community through Map Share.<\/li>\n<li>Reliable arrival times at all times of day with IQ Routes.<\/li>\n<li>Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS Multitasking support.<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integration with contacts, photos, music, email and calendar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>[ad#img]<br \/>\n[ad#boxlist]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In January, TomTom teased us with information of social media integration on their iOS app in Q1 2012. 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