TomTom's iPhone App finally breaks cover

mikealder · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:26 am Post subject:

I have worked out why my Navigate To/ Contacts didn't work, it is down to the format the address is entered

This is a made up address but it will illustrate the difference, this one doesn't work:

321 Preston New Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
UK
FY41HJ

This version does work:

321
Preston New Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
UK
FY41HJ

Putting the house number on a seperate line to the street name seems to get it working, that said Navigon and CoPilot work with my address book as it is, I have little inclination to modify it all just so the TT application can use it.

To be honest I doubt this application will get much use at all, after trying it for a few days its not upto the standards the others offer at all, yes it works, but thats about all - I have had it refuse to plan a long route it simply returns back to the nav screen, far from impressed - Mike

TonyD · Frequent Visitor Joined: May 08, 2005 Posts: 412

[quote="classy56" quick at re calculating the route, no dropping of sats, really pleased so far.
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Yes, I'm also very pleased with performance. On my 3GS it is quicker than my TT940 at calculating the route, quicker to start up, and quicker to get satellite lock.
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Seamaster · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 331

TomTom for iPhone can't possibly be the finished article. It must have been rushed out incomplete in response to Copilot and the other readily available TBT apps hoovering up punters. It couldn't be more obvious. As usual, TomTom are using us as beta testers. We can only hope V2 is more like it.

bedbug · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:46 am Post subject:

Anyone looked at their micro-site? Not impressed with the Q&A? Responses to questions about updates etc are typical TomTom marketing speak 'committed to ensuring map upgrades are cost effective' 'the very latest mapping' etc (my paraphrasing) - we don't learn anything we didn't already expect. Still stuck at 'Grade C - must try harder'.
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iPhone 4/4S (iOS 5.1.1); TomTom Western Europe (1.10)/USA & Canada (1.10); CoPilot for iPhone (8), UK mapping, Mac OS 10.8/XP Pro/Win7; Tongue firmly in cheek!

classy56 · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

homersolly · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:18 pm Post subject:

Hi there,

Can anyone please tell me how I can get POI's & speed camera on to my jailbroken iphone?

Thnaks in advance.

Kevo

mikealder · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

Just use a PC application such as DiskAid to copy the files from the PC to the UK&ROI or Western Europe folder as applicable.

Be aware all you will get is the icon displayed on the map in the correct location there is no POI warning capability within the TomTom application so you cannot set warnings, Sygic is the best application for iPhone with respect to custom POI files as it fully supports the warnings and optional ogg warning voice files we supply - Mike

prl1862 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 09, 2007 Posts: 52

I used TomTom for the first time at the weekend to drive in the centre of Newcastle, somewhere I am not familiar with at all. I found the directions given to be precise and easy to follow and the app got me to where I wanted to be with no problem at all. I was very happy with its performance.
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iPhone 3GS with TomTom W.Europe 1.4, TT Dock and CamerAlert, also CoPilot Live 8
T-Mobile MDA Vario III (HTC Kaiser) with CoPilot Live 7 and TomTom Navigator 6

SpikeyMikey · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject:

I used TT for iPhone for the first time this weekend (Have I been mugged?)

PROS: Screen display quality is very good; familiar features are still there, some improved; GPS lock is good as my phone is in holder at windscreen level on dashboard; with an FM transmitter the voice sounds good over the car stereo.

CONS: It's no better than TT6 for PDA as far as maps go, amendments I reported years ago are still not made in this version; the camera database is woefully inadequate; no custom POIs (i.e. PGPSW cameras); no lane assist; no LIVE services; no signpost display.

I read reviews here and still bought it, I suppose I'm expecting (hoping) TT will improve on it and eventually it will become the no.1 application, hopefully not at the expense of loyal users.

I would imagine, like me, TT Nav 6 users who now own iPhones have been waiting for this moment.

Are we to be shafted again?

I sincerely hope not.

PS: The PROS and CONS are what I've thought of so far, there may be more to surface / resurface. I reserve the right to edit as warranted Wink

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TT GO6000 (Europe); iPhone and iPad Pro with iOS TT GO & MyDrive + CamerAlert

sneeks · Lifetime Member Joined: Feb 17, 2006 Posts: 99

The TT micro-site does at least give hope of future app updates:

14. When will an update of the existing app become available? And what will be included?

It is our intention to release new versions of the TomTom for iPhone app frequently. Please make sure you register at iphone.tomtom.com to be kept up to date with the latest news on upcoming releases.

Seamaster · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jun 05, 2006 Posts: 331

I installed W Europe on my iPhone and can't get it do anything useful in walking mode. Car routes work great, but on foot it never seems to be updating location, despite satellite reception. Any ideas?

sooteee · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 29, 2006 Posts: 83

@Mikealder

What are the roads like for St Annes on the iPhone version?

On my 720 most roads in St Annes have all but disappeared on the new PND maps and are now lumped under Lytham St Annes.

I live on Heeley Road and I have now been 'moved' to Lytham as there are now only 23 roads here now!!

I ask Mike as he's local but if anyone else looks in first I'm not picky!

S

mikealder · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

The TomTom App for the iPhone has only 20 roads listed in St Annes, all the others (including yours) are in Lytham according to the device - perhaps they are trying to tell you something? - Mike

sooteee · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 29, 2006 Posts: 83

Cheers Mike, better start preparing for an increase in Council Tax then! Shocked

S

SSR · Frequent Visitor Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 432

Yet another disappointed reply from someone who bought TomTom - it's significantly worse than my Windows Mobile version! This could have been the killer app, but TomTom have cocked up so badly. Don't they understand they could have sold millions of copies? Are they really so badly run as to believe only their standalone devices are the future? They're going to go the way of so many companies before them that didn't understand the market.

I must be particularly dumb as I can't find the config menu, other than a menu to route! Embarassed

Anyway, I suspect CoPilot is next on my iTunes purchase list Sad

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