TomTom Developing GPS Module for iPhone?
Engadget posts a photo claiming to be an upcoming TomTom GPS module for the iPhone.
The poor quality image depicts a small add-on device which plugs into the bottom of the iPhone. Meanwhile, the screen shows a typical GPS view.
The validity of the photo itself is difficult to assess, however, its been rumored that select developers may already have access to Apple's upcoming SDK. It's conceivable that Apple has selected key hardware manufacturers to ready new iPhone accessories.
Update: Said to be fake.
The poor quality image depicts a small add-on device which plugs into the bottom of the iPhone. Meanwhile, the screen shows a typical GPS view.
The validity of the photo itself is difficult to assess, however, its been rumored that select developers may already have access to Apple's upcoming SDK. It's conceivable that Apple has selected key hardware manufacturers to ready new iPhone accessories.
Update: Said to be fake.
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54 months ago
Love the idea.
I'm taking "GPS" of my xmas list until after the new year. :)
I'm taking "GPS" of my xmas list until after the new year. :)
54 months ago
I was really hoping that Apple would partner up with Garmin because both are US companies and Garmin is the originator in GPS Navigation, but I believe Garmin is in contract with that Helio device. I don't know if that contract means they cannot develop for another product.
54 months ago
Looks fake to me. It looks kinda like the device plugged into the bottom is really just under the iPhone and sticking out some. The lower half of the phone looks slightly raised compared to the upper half to me.
Maybe I'm just nuts.
Maybe I'm just nuts.
54 months ago
Would not be surprised, although they could just use bluetooth like the kit they use for Palm, Symbian and Windows mobile.
Also I recall mention of RouteBuddy wishing to produce an iPhone version.
Hope someone makes one, I'd definately buy a GPS system for my iPhone
Also I recall mention of RouteBuddy wishing to produce an iPhone version.
Hope someone makes one, I'd definately buy a GPS system for my iPhone
54 months ago
This would be a spectacular add-on to the iphone.
What can't this thing do? Or rather, what isn't this thing capable of in the future?
I WANT IT IN CANADA!
What can't this thing do? Or rather, what isn't this thing capable of in the future?
I WANT IT IN CANADA!
54 months ago
If this actually exists, I see this as only the first of a whole bunch of add-on hardware accessories for the iPhone. It would be ever more full of awesomeness if it works with the iPod touch as well...
54 months ago
Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to see any new hardware come out that might be of use to people.... But at the same time, I wish someone other than TomTom was building this for the iPhone.
Garmin would be a great choice, but hey - I'd be fine with Magellan, or even Lowrance, or Navigon.
The problem with TomTom is, they don't use Navteq map data on any of their devices. They use a competing supplier of map data, and they're not as accurate or up-to-date as Navteq's maps. (At least for those of us in the United States.)
Garmin would be a great choice, but hey - I'd be fine with Magellan, or even Lowrance, or Navigon.
The problem with TomTom is, they don't use Navteq map data on any of their devices. They use a competing supplier of map data, and they're not as accurate or up-to-date as Navteq's maps. (At least for those of us in the United States.)
I was really hoping that Apple would partner up with Garmin because both are US companies and Garmin is the originator in GPS Navigation, but I believe Garmin is in contract with that Helio device. I don't know if that contract means they cannot develop for another product.
54 months ago
Would not be surprised, although they could just use bluetooth like the kit they use for Palm, Symbian and Windows mobile.
No data can travel on the iPhone's Bluetooth. I wish it could, or that they would enable it. Then I could use my tomtom 910 with my iPhone. Yes, I can use it for phone, but I would really like some traffic updates on it while out and about.
54 months ago
This would be really cool if it is true. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
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