Tomtom stops updating maps for older devices

TomTom is a leader in car GPS navigation devices, its gadgets have always enjoyed excellent features and the ability to update its maps for free for life, at least until now that the manufacturer has decided to stop supporting some devices..

TomTom will bypass many of its users

TomTom has announced that it will discontinue support for some of its older navigation devices due to insufficient resources to run the new versions of the company's maps and software. This means that the users of the affected devices will no longer be able to update the maps, which poses a risk when embarking on a trip so they will be in need of acquiring a new gadget or looking for other alternatives.

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These unsupported device users will also see their subscriptions invalidated after the current deadline expires. TomTom wants to see this as a great opportunity to get hold of its new devices, much more advanced in features. For now, a list of affected devices has not been given.

So we are facing a new case of programmed obsolescence in which a manufacturer sets aside some of its devices to force users to acquire a new one, with the consequent disbursement of money that this implies.

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