TomTom releases HOME 2.2

Version 2.2 of TomTom's HOME desktop application is now available for download. Apart from a number of cosmetic changes and some Map Share fine-tuning, there's also a completely new function available: the sharing of content with other TomTom users.

Content

The new option is not limited to only downloading new things. It also enables users to upload their own creations to the TomTom server, from which the files will be made available for download to other users. This can be all sorts of content: POI's, routes, voices, car icons, start-up and shut-down splash screens, colour schemes, warning sounds and ringtones.

The new upload feature should still be considered to be a bèta version, according to TomTom. Problems with it can not be ruled out. During our first tests, the uploading failed constantly and we got all sorts of error messages. After some time these errors were fixed though, and we were able to make our first contribution…

Map Share

The HOME updates with regards to Map Share are minimal, but nice. Now it's possible to specify for which countries you would like to receive map corrections. The number of map corrections used is now also shown in a little info box in the top right-hand side of the HOME screen.

To summarize

Here's an list of all the new features in HOME 2.2:
- User content creation
- Easy content download – just select like any other content
- Voting – to see what the community thinks is hot and what's not.
- User generated content shows up under the list of TomTom content.

Specific content that can be shared includes:

• POI's and proximity warning tones

• Routes/itineraries

• Voices

• Car icons

• Start up and suspend pictures

• Map overlays/imagery

• Color schemes

• Arrival sounds

• Speed warning sounds

• Ringtones

• Incoming message tones

-> TomTom HOME 2.2 will be available in both Windows and Mac versions.

Installation

The newest TomTom HOME version downloads and is then is offered for installation as soon as the old version is started. Those who have not yet installed HOME can download the complete package from the TomTom site, completely free of charge.