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TomTom Updates Its Navigation App for Android

~ New version brings TomTom navigation to even more smartphones ~

CONCORD, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 5, 2012 — Today, TomTom releases a new update to its Android app making it available to even more Android owners. The latest version of the application is now optimized for use with the latest and most popular smartphone handsets, including the Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and Google Nexus 4.

New version of TomTom App brings TomTom navigation to even more smartphones (Photo: Business Wire)

New version of TomTom App brings TomTom navigation to even more smartphones (Photo: Business Wire)

In addition to supporting more than 200 of the newest Android devices, the update brings other improvements. The download manager has been improved and maps are now stored on the phone’s SD card (if available) to save valuable phone memory. The Driving View has also been updated, making the journey information clearer at a glance. In addition, postcode entry is more flexible and the app can find locations from the phone address book more reliably.

TomTom Navigation for Android v1.1 is available to download now from Google Play. TomTom’s introductory offer has been extended for the holiday season, which means customers can get the app at the special, discounted price of $37.99. People already navigating with the app can update free of charge.

Notes for editors

New features include:

Other features of TomTom Navigation for Android:

About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom (AEX: TOM2) is a leading provider of navigation and location-based products and services.

TomTom maps, traffic information and navigation technology power automotive in-dash systems, mobile devices, web based applications and government and business solutions.

TomTom also designs and manufactures its own location-based products including portable navigation devices and fleet management solutions, as well as GPS-enabled sports watches.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees worldwide and sells its products in over 35 countries.

For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.



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