Claims to be the first SatNav maker to do so.
TomTom GO LIVE 1535M device combines traffic info with travel-related apps from Yelp, TripAdvisor, Expedia and Twitter.
It's the logical move for a company with a connected device that's increasingly being squeezed by the navigation capabilities of smartphones.
The apps can let users see restaurant reviews, find hotel availability or automatically tweet their arrival time without leaving the car.
“By giving people the most up-to-date traffic details as well as relevant local content provided by travel apps, TomTom is bringing a new level of connectivity to drivers by providing information in the most effective platform available,” said Tim Roper, president of TomTom.
The GO LIVE device features voice recognition, Bluetooth, a services bundle and more.
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It will be available at retail stores and from online retailers in October 2011. Pricing starts at $249 with a free 12-month subscription of LIVE services will be available with each purchase.
Users of the GO LIVE 2535 M will also be able to download apps to their existing device through a software update.
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