Got a tip for us? Share it...
• • RSS

TomTom Navigation Software Coming to iPhone

Tuesday June 10, 2008 1:31 am PDT by Arnold Kim

After today's announcements that the new iPhone 3G will have hardware GPS included, TomTom announced that they already have a version of their navigation software running on the Apple iPhone and plans on selling it to consumers.

"Our navigation system runs on the iPhone already," the TomTom spokesman said after Apple announced a new version of the iPhone that will include global positioning (GPS) capability.


TomTom is a manufacturer of car navigation systems (see above) and software.
[ 109 comments ]

Top Rated Comments

(View all)

Avatar
sassenach74
Posted: 48 months ago
Not sure if this has been posted (I've done a search)

Just read on engadget that TomTom already has navigation software to run on the iPhone:

That sound you hear is the not-yet-released nüvifone trembling in fear, as TomTom has just announced that an iPhone-ready version of its famed navigation software is practically ready to rock 'n roll. More specifically, a TomTom spokesman was quoted as saying that its "navigation system runs on the iPhone already," and he made the statement hot on the heels of the iPhone 3G announcement. Sadly, he wouldn't disclose an estimated release date for the software, but it's safe to say that the TomTom touch could make Apple's darling a formidable nüvifone opponent.

Link: http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/tomtom-already-has-iphone-navigation-software-ready-to-roll/

Thoughts?
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Elsewhere
Posted: 48 months ago
GPS is one of the reasons why I waited and did not buy the first generation iPhone.

As soon as I can, I want to buy the iPhone and navigation software be it TomTom, Garmin or any other reputable navigation company... then sell my current TomTom device. :cool:
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Dammit Cubs
Posted: 48 months ago
how much data is their nav going to take up?

The reason apple went with an assisted gps is to use the internet for the maps while using the gps for coordination. it takes up no space.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
liketom
Posted: 48 months ago
The Killer App ! can not wait
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
richbad25
Posted: 48 months ago
for the current iphone right?nice...if so
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
chemistslime
Posted: 48 months ago
If you can't beat them, JOIN THEM. Here's a prime example.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Piarco
Posted: 48 months ago

for the current iphone right?nice...if so


If you mean the one that is already available then, no, but the new 3G phone yes.


It wasn't too long ago when TomTom said they weren't going to produce an iPhone version of Navigator! Guess they were just waiting for yesterday. But this is one of the main apps I want, and if it's got the new IQ routes, I don't need that Go 530 after all....
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
Sean7512
Posted: 48 months ago
Am I the only one that sees no point in this app??? Google Maps can track you via GPS and give you turn by turn directions, why would I pay for this? :confused:

Anyone?
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
g8bo
Posted: 48 months ago
maybe because you can load the maps on your iPhone over iTunes and not over 3G... that's very useful if you're going to a trip outside the 3G-coverage!
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives
Avatar
waqal25
Posted: 48 months ago

Am I the only one that sees no point in this app??? Google Maps can track you via GPS and give you turn by turn directions, why would I pay for this? :confused:

Anyone?


Google Maps doesn't have turn by turn directions (audio) as a traditional GPS. Wouldn't you want your iPhone to be ALL in one device.
Rating: 0 Positives / 0 Negatives

[ Read All Comments ]