32 Facts About TomTom

TomTom focused on corporate handheld device software before focusing on the consumer market and releasing the first route planning software for mobile devices in 1996.

In 1999, Vigreux's husband, Harold Goddijn left Psion Netherlands, for which TomTom made software and where Vigreux was previously sales director, to join TomTom.

In September 2005 TomTom acquired Datafactory AG, a telematics service provider based in Leipzig.

In January 2006, TomTom acquired the UK company Applied Generics, forming TomTom Traffic.

On 11 June 2012, at an event for Apple's iOS 6 preview, TomTom was announced as the main mapping data provider for Apple's revamped iOS 6 "Maps" app, replacing Google Maps.

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In 2014, TomTom partnered with Volkswagen Group for joint research on Highly Automated Driving systems.

TomTom signed deals to provide their navigation devices to several carmakers including Volkswagen Group, Daimler, Toyota and others.

In late 2015, TomTom extended its deal with Apple and signed a new contract with Uber, in which Uber driver app uses TomTom maps and traffic data in 300 cities worldwide.

In May 2018, TomTom launched new portable navigation device the TomTom Go Camper to cater for the requirements of caravan and motorhome users.

Until 1996, TomTom developed business-to-business applications such as meter reading and bar-code reading for handheld devices, such as Palm Pilot, Compaq iPaq and Psion Series 5.

TomTom partnered with Vodafone in 2007 to create a high definition traffic service, designed to deliver real-time traffic data to Vodafone users through their devices.

TomTom extended its range of GPS sports watches with the launch of the Runner Cardio GPS in 2014 with a built-in heart rate monitor.

In 2015, TomTom entered a new product category with the launch of its new action camera, the Bandit.

In 2018, TomTom became the primary supplier of data for Apple's map app.

Consumer segment of TomTom's business sells portable, personal satellite navigation devices, once its core profit center.

TomTom units provide a flying interface with an oblique bird's-eye view of the road, as well as a direct-overhead map view.

Some TomTom systems integrate with mobile phones using Bluetooth, traffic congestion maps or to actually take calls and read SMS messages aloud.

In September 2012, Apple collaborated with TomTom to provide mapping data for its revamped iOS 6 updated Apple Maps app.

On 12 May 2011, TomTom announced that it was offering up its real-time traffic products to "industry partners" in the United States.

TomTom worked with auto parts manufacturer Bosch, starting in 2015, to develop maps for use in self-driving vehicles.

TomTom commented at the time on the contrast in details required in those newly developed maps compared with earlier versions, specifically including "precision to the decimeter" and other complex data required to help a self-driving car "see" key road features as it travels.

In 2015, TomTom was one of the only independent producers of digital maps that remained in the marketplace as they partnered with brands like Volkswagen to provide maps in the auto industry.

TomTom partnered with Uber in 2015, and extended the partnership further in 2020.

TomTom has been developing High Definition maps intended for use in autonomous cars to assist with environmental data where sensors are limited.

TomTom announced in March 2019 that they would supply HD maps to "multiple top 10" auto manufacturers that would provide centimeter accuracy in representing terrain; and announced a new "map horizon" feature, allowing self-driving cars to simulate a virtual picture of the road ahead in real-time.

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TomTom partnered with Volvo the same year to build its own vehicle capable of "level 5" autonomy in hopes of further improving its maps technology.

TomTom crowdsourced camera data through its partnership with Hella Aglaia, announced in September 2019, to feed into its real-time map updates for ongoing improvement to the new HD maps technology.

In early 2020, TomTom publicly announced the recent closing of a deal with Huawei Technologies where Huawei would use TomTom's maps, data, and navigation tools to develop its own apps for use in Chinese smartphones.

TomTom has collected a range of live and historical data since 2008, analysing data from a variety of sources including connected devices and its community of users.

TomTom had collected data from its Dutch customers which Dutch police subsequently used to set targeted speed traps.

In 2011, TomTom improved the clarity of its explanation of how it uses the data it collects from its customers.

Since 2012, TomTom has worked alongside OpenStreetMap with organised editing activities, and have been one of many sponsors of The State of The Map Conference for the OpenStreetMap community.