TomTom brings turn-by-turn to iPhone
By Bonnie Cha on 09 June 2009
With the announcement of iPhone OS 3.0, we knew that real-time, turn-by-turn navigation would soon become a reality on the iPhone. It was just a matter of when and how, and it looks like we finally got our answer on Monday.
Joining Apple on-stage at the WWDC 2009 keynote, long-time GPS manufacturer TomTom unveiled its application for the iPhone, bringing maps and voice-guided directions to the smartphone. The biggest boon for drivers is the addition of the audible prompts, since the current iPhone is only able to provide text-based instructions through Google Maps. In addition, TomTom will offer a car kit for the iPhone, which includes a vehicle mount and car charger.
The TomTom app is expected to be available in the next month or two, but the big question is how much it will cost. Mapping and navigation software isn't cheap, so it'll be interesting to see where they put the pricing on this app and how it compares with operator alternatives, like Telstra's WhereIs and Vodafone Compass, and stand-alone GPS units.
Topics: video, tomtom, mobile phone, iphone, applications, apple, 3gs
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Comments (7)
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DenniK commented on 15/06/2009 05:56
I have a tom tom already, and I am getting an iPhone. If it is more than $50 bucks why would I bother.. maybe if you gave your serial number of your tom tom they could discount it. Otherwise keep it!
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apple man commented on 14/06/2009 21:09
only the map for australia for tom tom XL is $130
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apple man commented on 14/06/2009 21:06
the cost is the first think to know if the app cost more than $50 its too expensive
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tony commented on 10/06/2009 16:54
TomTom navi app is not the first app in app store. There is Xroad G-map which is the first navigation app in app store.
It has been 6months in app store. One thing G-map is missing is voice prompts and TBT. However App launch the new iPhone,
it means that Xroad G-map also is going to add more features on it. It is only $20 and Im wondering how much is TomTom app going be.... -
Hensby commented on 10/06/2009 06:03
Watch the video, because at the end he says that it will be available in the App store with a range of maps for different areas
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Ed commented on 09/06/2009 19:51
I hope it wont have to download the maps on the fly like the google maps does. Coz there isnt 3g coverage in regional and country areas.
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Ed commented on 09/06/2009 16:17
I hope it wont have to download the maps on the fly like the google maps does. Coz there isnt 3g coverage in regional and country areas.
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