Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
SurfShark VPN for Streaming TV
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - Tomtom 1.12 for iPhone now available in the App store
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

Tomtom 1.12 for iPhone now available in the App store

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Software-Only Products
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
jumpjim
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Sep 25, 2006
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:16 am    Post subject: Tomtom 1.12 for iPhone now available in the App store Reply with quote

Tomtom released 1.12 in the app store late last night for the iPhone.

Apparently supports the iPhone 5 display size.

Downloading now Laughing
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Xman
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 26, 2006
Posts: 70

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Initially thought Super! Laughing
But looking at the "What's New in Version 1.12"
- Nice to see integration with the "maps" app BUT the information there is still way unreliable...

- Tomtom removing "Google Local Search" service, fair enough, I believe Google killed that API in 2010...

Some steps backwards if you ask me...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
MaFt
Pocket GPS Staff
Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 15258
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Xman wrote:
- Tomtom removing "Google Local Search" service, fair enough, I believe Google killed that API in 2010...

Well, kinda... It was replaced with Google Places instead which does exactly the same thing...

MaFt
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
adobbing
Lifetime Member


Joined: 08/04/2003 12:55:05
Posts: 213

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So iPhone 5 users gain a bit of screen optimisation and the ability to search for locations is removed and replaced with a useless replacement!

The Google search may not have been 100% accurate itself, but after trying out TomTom places on the 1.12 app yesterday, it becomes apparent just how good it actually was!

Before updating the app I tried 3 random local locations (pubs), Google found all 3 and located them correctly.
I updated to 1.12 and tried searching for the same 3 places in TomTom places, it only found one and displayed its location 0.5 miles away from where it should be.

Fortunately I had saved the old 1.11 app file and was able to re-install it, a pity I hadn’t kept the previous versions!

Google search had become my only way of trying to navigate to locations contained in the numerous POI files I had maintained and used over the last decade, since TomTom removed the ability to use them.

I was forced to switch to the POI warner app when the IOS 6 changes meant that my own custom alerts no longer worked, it’s not bad but I much preferred my own customisable warnings.

It seems like TomTom have now completely lost touch with their customers and what they want, relentlessly forcing unwanted changes on us.

I will continue using my 1.11 app until the Google search stops working (tomorrow I believe), after that I will start looking for an alternative, Sygic has been suggested to me.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for an IOS navigation app that allows me to use my own POI files?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
NickR
Occasional Visitor


Joined: 05/03/2003 12:50:49
Posts: 42
Location: United Kingdom

PostPosted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaFt wrote:
Xman wrote:
- Tomtom removing "Google Local Search" service, fair enough, I believe Google killed that API in 2010...

Well, kinda... It was replaced with Google Places instead which does exactly the same thing...

MaFt


Google Places ? where.

I'm also very annoyed TomTom has removed Google Search, below is taken this staight out of What's New on app store.
Quote:
- GOOGLE LOCAL SEARCH: due to the discontinuation of the Google Local Search service, TomTom has decided to remove the feature. You can still search for locations using TomTom Places. Alternatively you can search Google in your browser and use the Copied Address feature to plan routes to these locations.


Not sure if this means Google have stopped TomTom form using Goggle Search Service or its something to do with Apple not wanting TomTom to use Google Search Service?

Quote:
- WORKS WITH APPLE MAPS: When you find a place to visit using the Apple Maps app, TomTom can guide you there. Simply select TomTom as the routing app and enjoy world-class car navigation. (requires iOS6).


Not sure if I'm not getting it but I can't get Apple Maps to use TomTom as the Navigation engine?
_________________
Nick

IPhone 4
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
dans_gps
Lifetime Member


Joined: Jan 28, 2006
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
- WORKS WITH APPLE MAPS: When you find a place to visit using the Apple Maps app, TomTom can guide you there. Simply select TomTom as the routing app and enjoy world-class car navigation. (requires iOS6).


Quote:
Not sure if I'm not getting it but I can't get Apple Maps to use TomTom as the Navigation engine?


This is referring to Apple's Mass Transit feature - select the bus icon then "route" and it gives you links to external apps you have (Tomtom) or in the app store.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
NickR
Occasional Visitor


Joined: 05/03/2003 12:50:49
Posts: 42
Location: United Kingdom

PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dans_gps wrote:
Quote:
- WORKS WITH APPLE MAPS: When you find a place to visit using the Apple Maps app, TomTom can guide you there. Simply select TomTom as the routing app and enjoy world-class car navigation. (requires iOS6).


Quote:
Not sure if I'm not getting it but I can't get Apple Maps to use TomTom as the Navigation engine?


This is referring to Apple's Mass Transit feature - select the bus icon then "route" and it gives you links to external apps you have (Tomtom) or in the app store.


Thanks for pointing that out, you can also use Siri to set navigation app bye using the word "transit" to set destination. i.e. "transit to the tower of london"
_________________
Nick

IPhone 4
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> TomTom Software-Only Products All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.105 (30 Oct 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping