TomTom has rolled out MyDrive, a website and app designed to connect the car to the digital world.
The new app allows drivers to use a smartphone, tablet or PC to review real-time traffic information, plan routes,
and send destinations to TomTom GO before they get into the car. Drivers can use the app to plan routes and send destinations to TomTom GO from a smartphone, tablet or PC so that they are ready to leave as soon as they get into the car.
The app also informs drivers when to leave so that they arrive on time. Real-time traffic information can be seen before they go, allowing them to check the latest traffic situation, pre-plan routes and get an ETA based on the current road conditions.
Furthermore, users can also set favourite destinations on the app, including home and work locations and even import custom Points of Interest lists.
TomTom has confirmed that the platform is open to developers and third parties, which means new driving concepts and applications can be developed and implemented in the future to benefit drivers.
“MyDrive launches with some innovative features – all designed to make the driving experience more seamless. From knowing when to leave so that you arrive on time, to making your map personal with your favourite places – even sending your destination to your TomTom GO before you get in the car, we’re really excited about the service,” said Corinne Vigreux, TomTom’s Consumer co-founder and MD.
“But this is just the beginning. MyDrive offers so much more – and, by opening-up the platform to developers, we’re opening-up new, and exciting, possibilities for the future.”
TomTom said the recently launched TomTom Go 510, 610, 5100, or 6100 devices will have the software built-in, while anyone with an older model will need to update the system to make use of the app integration.
MyDrive is currently available for download on PCs via mydrive.tomtom.com and on iOS and Android devices via their respective app stores.
