Software Update Brings New Features To TomTom LIVE customers

Mar 16, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- A major software update brings a whole range of new features to TomTom LIVE Services customers. Drivers can access Expedia and Trip Advisor, share their destination on Twitter, and enjoy many other enhanced features.

These services were previously available only on the latest GO LIVE 1005 models. With TomTom Search & Go, drivers can pick a hotel with availability and price information from Expedia, and find the best places to visit using trusted reviews from TripAdvisor. Once they're on their way, they can keep friends and family up to date with their destination and arrival time on Twitter.

The free software update includes dozens of other new features and enhancements. A route viewer gives drivers a birds eye view of alternative routes, several improvements have been made to the Speed Cameras service, and content sharing is now far easier. The device also now automatically turns on and off with the car ignition.

Customers can download the new upgrade from www.tomtom.com/mytomtom .

Notes for editors This update is available on TomTom Via LIVE 120/125, GO LIVE 820/825 and GO LIVE 1000/1005 devices*. It can be downloaded from MyTomTom when a customers LIVE subscription is valid.

New features and improvements include: Latest alternative route viewer Shows you a faster alternative route when one is available.** Improved Speed Cameras service Drivers are warned about speed cameras with new, clearer icons.

They can report and delete speed cameras with a single touch.

They can confirm that a speed camera is still there.

And they can see their average speed when driving in an average speed check zone.

Support for the memory card slot If their navigation device has a memory card slot, drivers can now install their maps on a memory card Easier POI installing Drivers can install multiple POI files or POI categories on their navigation device using a ZIP file.

A new privacy policy A new privacy policy for the collecting and sending of anonymous information to TomTom.*** A quicker start time After the software update, navigation devices will start up quicker.

Automatic start up and switch off When the device is connected to the charging cable in a car, it will turn on and off with the car ignition.

Further user improvements Various performance enhancements, user-interface improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.

* The update without Tweet Search & Go features is also available for TomTom Start 20/25 and Via 120/125 devices ** Only available with an active LIVE subscription or with a TMC receiver ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

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