TomTom for Android has been eagerly anticipated since the launch of TomTom for iPhone all the way back in 2009. At that time we could understand that Android might not have been a viable option for TomTom, but we're glad to see it arrive finally, if just to end the speculation. But TomTom is not alone in the navigation world by a long shot. Not only are companies like Wisepilot and Co-Pilot offering third-party rival solutions, but Google itself also has the ubiquitous Google Maps, which is a feature of Android, and free, with turn-by-turn guidance. This makes the TomTom sell a little more difficult. Picking out a dedicated personal navigation device (PND) is pretty easy, but when you're being asked to spend your money on an app in place of something that can be had for free, we're not so sure.

So what do you get for your money, and will TomTom guide you swiftly to your destination? The application: Install and restrictions TomTom has asserted that it's a software company first and foremost; it isn't about the PND devices, it's really about the mapping and TomTom has been dynamic enough to move its mapping service into various quarters, from smartphones to fixed in-car devices. READ: So it might be something of a surprise that TomTom for Android launches rather softly, with a limitation relating to display resolutions that rules out some of the most popular, and top-tier, Android smartphones out there at launch. As such, we tested TomTom for Android on the LG Optimus 2X. But we also found that wasn't quite up-to-date with its device limitations and found we could install it on the Sony Xperia T too.

On opening the app, you can see what the problem is: the components that make up the user interface don't scale properly, so some Android users will definitely have to wait before they can use the app, if can't just be tacked on to unsupported devices. The core app from Google Play comes in different versions for different territories: we tested the Europe edition.

Following installation, you'll be prompted to download the actual maps. A big differentiator from Google Maps is that TomTom stores all the data on the device. It's a hefty download, in excess of 3GB of data for Europe. This data needs to be downloaded for the app to work: there's no option other than to sit and let it happen. Unfortunately we had a number of failed downloads, so our advice is to do this overnight, with Wi-Fi, when your phone isn't doing anything else. It would be nice to see some sort of download manager, so it could progressively download in the background, with pause and resume, but that's not the case.

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We also found that the data wanted to be downloaded to internal memory, with no option to select where it was saved. Naturally, there was only so many times we could download the map data, so there might be a way around this, but there's nothing up front. We also tried sideloading the data, but again, this didn't work and the app couldn't see it. Once downloaded you are done with data, as your complete map is there, so no data, no roaming charges, no need for a connection. However, if you want Live services, like live searching rather than database searching, you'll need a data connection.

If you want HD Traffic or speed cameras, you'll have to buy these services in-app. The nice thing is that you can buy a single month subscription to HD Traffic and at just £3.99, it's an easy option if you're setting off to drive down to Cornwall for your holidays. Bear in mind that this does need data, so you'll need that in your contract, as well as being mindful of roaming charges. Interface The TomTom for Android interface very much reflects what you'd expect from TomTom PNDs. The maps and menus will be familiar to anyone who has used a TomTom device before and finding your way around is pretty simple. The main information boxes sit to the right of the display, giving you speed limit and actual speed; time to destination, arrival time, and distance remaining; you get instructions showing the distance to your next turn, including junction details. There is also a shortcut that will let you turn off voice instructions, switch to night mode, move from 2D to 3D and change the volume. Soal Spa Polines Tata Niaga 2016. Download Lan Games Project 20 Tsrh 3d here.