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Good news Android users, if you weren’t fully satisfied with the navigational capabilities of Google Maps and wanted something a bit more “robust”, well you might be happy to learn that TomTom has officially landed in the Google Play store. It will cost the same as its iOS counterpart, although right now TomTom has priced it $10 cheaper which means that Android users can expect to fork out $49.99 for it – an introductory price so you best be quick! We admit it is pretty pricey as far as apps are concerned, but we’re sure that there users out there who wouldn’t mind spending that kind of money.

However it should be noted that TomTom for Android will not be compatible with all Android devices out there. For example it seems that some higher-end Android devices were not listed as supported and this includes the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 7, the HTC One X, the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note.  We assume that more device compatibility will be added to the mix in the future. Not all of the features found on its iOS version will make it into the Android version – at least not in this version – which includes the Foursquare integration. Either way the core features will still be there so pop on over to the Google Play store for the download!

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: TomTom for Android to be announced at IFA, TomTom to launch on Android devices “fairly soon”,

We’re not sure how many of you guys absolutely need the 3D feature on Apple’s Maps app and Google Maps, but it’s still a nice feature to have. Well if you rely on that feature a lot and you were thinking about making the switch to Blackberry 10 in the future, you might want to take note that according to RIM, Blackberry 10’s maps will not feature 3D viewing, a feature which RIM thinks is unnecessary.

RIM has partnered with TomTom for their mapping feature and given TomTom’s reputation for their GPS systems, we expect you should be able to find your way without really needing 3D, right? What do you guys think? Do you think 3D viewing is a make or break feature, or could you care less as long as you get to your destination?

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Blackberry Link desktop software hinted at in Blackberry 10 screenshot, Blackberry 10 N-series spotted in leaked video,

TomTom has been continually upping its navigation game, what with its partnership with Apple in iOS 6 and the HD Traffic 6.0 upgrade and requisite Android app announced this summer. Far be it from the Dutch service to rest on its mapping laurels, though: it’s now poised to take on Uber and other players in the taxi-hailing world. Last week, The Next Web reported that the company acquired the taxi-fetching app maker TXXI in an effort to roll out a TomTom cab-booking service, and today the site reports that the theory is now confirmed. Speaking with TNW, TomTom said it indeed bought TXXI to “help develop tools to support the taxi market,” with initial efforts focusing on Amsterdam. Last month, the company began a trial program in that city to let restaurant and hotel guests order a taxi from a mini-kiosk called the Taxi Butler. On the cab side, there’s the so-called Taxi Assistant, a TomTom-branded device which alerts drivers to incoming requests. No word on whether the company will eventually introduce mobile apps, but we’d say it’s a pretty safe bet.

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TomTom confirms new taxi-ordering service, beginning trial rollout in Amsterdam originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news Android users, if you’re looking for an alternative sat nav app for your mobile device, it looks like TomTom might have something in store for you. The company has recently announced that its sat nav apps will be making their way onto Android devices, although details such as pricing and availability and compatibility will only be announced at IFA 2012, although a rough time frame in October has been given for its release. According to the company, “TomTom’s on-board maps, IQ Routes and HD Traffic will give Android users the freshest map, the fastest routes and the most accurate arrival times. The application is set for release in October 2012.” In any case we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for additional information, so if you like the idea of TomTom acting as your sat nav on your mobile phone while you drive, check back with us at a later date for the details.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: TomTom to launch on Android devices “fairly soon”, Wifarer app provides real-time indoor navigation,

Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn’t nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. Today, we’ve got a slew of accessories — and you can head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back — at the end of the month we’ll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides — and hit up the hub page right here!

Sure, you may need ultraportables and such to get the bulk of your work done, but you also need a few add-ons to make tasks just a bit easier. In this installment of the back to school guide, we’ll offer a collection of accessories that will do just that. From extra batteries to external hard drives and peripherals, what you’ll find here should help you get through a day of back-to-back classes, without the need to worry about losing all those term papers if something goes wrong with the SSD. Of course, not all of these are meant to aid in serious, head-down studies. We also tackle a few options for keeping fit and iPad-powered study breaks, too. So head on past the break for the rundown on a gadget stash that’ll help you ease back into the flow of things this fall.

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Engadget’s back to school guide 2012: accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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