TomTom already has iPhone navigation software ready to roll

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.

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[matt @ Jun 9th 2008 5:30PM]

theres your turn by turn directions ;)

[Flashpoint @ Jun 9th 2008 5:38PM]

This thing better come with one helluva window mount.

This might end up being the best GPS Navigation/ cellular phone/bluetooth device ever.

Google Maps, turn by Turn directions...linked to your Contacts.

what more do you want?

[Flashpoint @ Jun 9th 2008 5:44PM]

Verizon and Nextel has had turn by turn navigation on their phones for years.

Apple releases a supposed revolutionary smartphone on a shitty network that can barely support it.

A Year later they add features that it shoulda had in the first place = 3G, Navigation, a headphone jack that WORKS and all the sudden idiots wet their pants.

[kjb434 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:46PM]

Live Search on an ATT Tilt will do this already. And it's free.

You can even get a GPS antenna amplifier so you use it buildings.

[insertAlias @ Jun 9th 2008 5:54PM]

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Flashpoint @ Jun 9th 2008 5:38PM
This thing better come with one helluva window mount.

This might end up being the best GPS Navigation/ cellular phone/bluetooth device ever.

Google Maps, turn by Turn directions...linked to your Contacts.

what more do you want?
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Flashpoint @ Jun 9th 2008 5:44PM
Verizon and Nextel has had turn by turn navigation on their phones for years.

Apple releases a supposed revolutionary smartphone on a shitty network that can barely support it.

A Year later they add features that it shoulda had in the first place = 3G, Navigation, a headphone jack that WORKS and all the sudden idiots wet their pants.
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Conflicted, Flashpoint?

[El Taco @ Jun 9th 2008 7:38PM]

@flashpoint

a hardware keyboard

[OneLove @ Jun 10th 2008 12:06AM]

Fuck the Iphone!!!! Gawd!

[GreezyG @ Jun 9th 2008 5:31PM]

Veryyy smart of you TomTom. I'm glad they realize that in 2 years they wont be selling hardware anymore just software.

[Mark Anderson @ Jun 9th 2008 6:01PM]

Perhaps.

Tom Tom already sell their software to S60 phones though so this is just another catch up from Apple.

[macserv @ Jun 9th 2008 7:31PM]

If the software looks like this crap, they won't be makint THAT, either. Seriously, the iPhone has amazing OpenGL 3D graphics capabilities. I really hope this is a cut-and-paste job here...

[macserv @ Jun 9th 2008 7:31PM]

If the software looks like this crap, they won't be making THAT, either. Seriously, the iPhone has amazing OpenGL 3D graphics capabilities. I really hope this is a cut-and-paste job here...

[catachip @ Jun 9th 2008 5:31PM]

Wow... I can start to see the validity of Jobs' statement than the iPhone will become the third major consumer (key word) platform: Windows, OS X, iPhone

[Engadgetluvsappl @ Jun 9th 2008 5:42PM]

HAHAHAHAHAHA, except, the iPhone has absolutely Abyssmal global marketshare...

It should Go Windows, OS X, Linux, Symbian.

[grull27 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:33PM]

It doesn't get any better than this. I am getting the new 3G iPhone on July 11th. I LOVE YOU STEVE JOBS! (no homo)

[Krush @ Jun 9th 2008 5:34PM]

wow ... how did the kids get to school today Otto?

[nxtiak @ Jun 9th 2008 5:34PM]

I'd trust a Garmin Nuviphone in navigation more so than a TomTom on an iPhone.

[Zak @ Jun 9th 2008 5:52PM]

Why, exactly? And be specific, please.

[Ruben @ Jun 9th 2008 8:32PM]

It has to do mainly with the route system, as Garmin has always been stellar in terms of determining the best and most efficient route, where the TomTom seems to be the worst at it.

To add to that, Garmin has some of the best speech and voice recognition systems available on their device. Whether that translates to their phone is yet to be seen, but their Nuvi's are second to none. Reviews will tell you exactly the same info.

[broli @ Jun 9th 2008 5:34PM]

WOW APPLE!!!!

I wasn't a big of an apple fan but this conference changed it all! This new iPhone is going to murder the competition price wise and that's so unlike apple and I like it!

And now adding tomtom support too! Apple you might just have made a new fanboy.

[gad get @ Jun 9th 2008 5:37PM]

Great, another brainwashing victim!

Those prices aren't as good as they seem. Look a little closer.

[broli @ Jun 9th 2008 5:46PM]

Let me tell you something buddy. Not all countries are aloud to sell locked phones and Belgium is one of them.It's against the law to partner with exclusive operators.

I happen to be from belgium and GUESS WHAT...BELGIUM IS ON THE LIST.

Steve noted that it's going to be sold for no more than 199$. So unless you can prove me that it's going to be sold here for 1000€ then I'll take back my statement.

[Killer @ Jun 9th 2008 5:44PM]

Yes, because Apple had everything to do with the decrease in price.

While Apple gains marketshare (maybe?), AT&T gets to pay the difference of the real cost of the phone. Yep Apple is willing to do nothing in the financing department. Poor AT&T, hope they make money on the backside.

[miko34 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:35PM]

"AT&T Inc., the exclusive U.S. carrier for the phone, said its plans for the phone will start at $39.99 per month, plus $30 for unlimited data. That works out to be a $10 increase from the cheapest plan for the first-generation iPhone." - MSNBC


That's why the iPhone is $199 ... they'll get more money back through the service. F-THAT!!!

[baef @ Jun 9th 2008 5:48PM]

I have a AT&T Tilt and its 40 dollars a month for internet so I would stop complaining.

[miko34 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:52PM]

Tigers suck! ;)

[Andrew Harrison @ Jun 9th 2008 6:01PM]

AT&T also announced today that the revenue sharing model has stopped, so Apple aren't getting ANY cash from iPhone plans anymore.

[miko34 @ Jun 9th 2008 6:08PM]

Damn, if that's true ... then AT&T can just smell the money with this new phone. I can understand the higher price if it were broadband speeds of 6-7 Mbps, but $30 (or $40 for Mr. Tilt)... just isn't right.

I might think $30 is okay if they include unlimited texting (which shouldn't be separate anyway considering it's free on normal home internet, but that's another topic)...

[Liam @ Jun 9th 2008 5:34PM]

I get the impression that this iPhone software thing is going to be quite a bit more successful that we all think. Hopefully later versions of the device will have some of the restrictions removed, though, I'd love it to be a little mac.

[Liam @ Jun 9th 2008 5:35PM]

You look so awesome right now.

[bsm0f0 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:35PM]

That sound you heard wasn't the nuvi ... that was my craptastic window mounted, clunky, ultra unportable, POS Roadmate getting crunched on I-10.

I wasn't going to get suckered into this whole iPhone craze ... bad enough my wife bought a macbook last year ... damn you Jobs ... damn you and your iCandy (eye candy).

[candyman @ Jun 9th 2008 5:46PM]

iCandy? I don't get it, could someone please explain?

[Ace b @ Jun 9th 2008 5:37PM]

The only thing you have accomplished is an Epic Fail.

[Vol @ Jun 9th 2008 5:37PM]

If only they had these available through Verizon.

[bsm0f0 @ Jun 9th 2008 5:38PM]

... then you'd be saying ... "If only it was more than a phone ... "

[Jakob Henner @ Jun 9th 2008 5:43PM]

... then you'd be saying ... "then you'd be saying if only they had these available through Verizon. "

[Sean @ Jun 9th 2008 5:46PM]

I honestly would buy one if it was through verizon (technically Alltel, but they'll be the same soon enough).

My next phone is going to be either iPhone or HTC Touch.. and I'm not liking the size of the touch's screen.

However, I refuse to give up EVDO. It's waay faster than AT&T's crappy 3G (I get 900kbps tethered), and coverage is awesome. Plus I like Alltel's stance on not locking down phone features.

[lockedandnotloaded @ Jun 9th 2008 5:51PM]

Yeah, if this was on verizon, you'd have access to VZaccess manager, VZNavigator and VZstanglehold... Verizon would have taken everything that makes the iphone unique and turned it into another borg drone of a phone...






I like their signal strength though :-D

[BigT @ Jun 9th 2008 6:03PM]

If the iPhone were on Verizon, the 1st gen iPhone would just be hitting the streets, while other carriers are gearing up to release the sequel.

... which is why I switched to AT&T to begin with.

[Grant @ Jun 9th 2008 10:20PM]

@ lockedandnotloaded

Normally i would agree with you, but verizon really doesn't touch their smart phones. The regular handsets are locked down with terrible garbage UIs, but anything that runs Winmo or is not java based, verizon tends to butt out and just throw some extra programs on there so you can still buy all of their overpriced garbage.

[Chris @ Jun 10th 2008 9:43AM]

@sean,

dude, AT&T HSPA is a lot faster than EVDO... 3.6 MBit now, going up to 7.2 and then to 20 next year?

[Sean @ Jun 9th 2008 5:40PM]

No word on the price? For comparison, TomTom for Windows Mobile phones is $150.

[Jubei @ Jun 9th 2008 5:43PM]

Why would Apple write the software for turn by turn navigation when it's already done by the proper parties? What these developers should take advantage of is the advanced OS on the device to provide unique features. Features that would differentiate them from the "me too" devices.

[Tony Bowman @ Jun 9th 2008 5:41PM]

this is a far better solution that having apple build out a turn-by-turn app themselves. partnering/encouraging people like TomTom and possibly Sling, will make Apple a lot more money than spending the R&D and development costs in-house.

this will be a must-have app for me.

[peerless @ Jun 9th 2008 5:41PM]

I'm still not impressed, not much has changed from the 1st iphone, basically the same OS, you still cant record video, no MMS, no picture/video mail, no true GPS (A-GPS), no voice commands and to top it off your data fees are going up.

"Lost in all of the excitement about the newer, cheaper iPhone 3G is this little nugget: AT&T is raising the cost of iPhone data plans from $20/month to $30/month for consumers (the plan price stays at $45/month for business users). Considering that you have to sign a two-year contract for voice and data to get iPhone 3G for $199 (8 GB) or $299 (16 GB), that new "lower" priced iPhone 3G will actually cost you more in the long run than the current "more expensive" iPhone (EDGE version)."

http://www.phonedog.com/cell-phone-research/blog/d-oh-cheaper-iphone-3g-is-actually-40-more-than-original-model.aspx

[Jakob Henner @ Jun 9th 2008 5:45PM]

But A-GPS is real GPS, it just combines regular GPS and WiFi/cell location.

[peerless @ Jun 9th 2008 5:49PM]

A-GPS uses cell tower triangulation, Sprint and Verizon have devices with A-GPS which do not have Wifi. True GPS is a built-in GPS chip which has a direct link to a satellite with no assistance. Stand alone GPS units from Telenav and Garmin for example have true GPS.

[Zak @ Jun 9th 2008 5:56PM]

Oh god peerless, get a clue. A-GPS is REAL GPS that is SUPPLEMENTED by cell tower triangulation. The 3G iPhone HAS a GPS chip in it.

[EskimoPie @ Jun 9th 2008 5:58PM]

Not true... AGPS is regular GPS that also includes assistance from cell towers... AGPS tracks satellites. AGPS = a good thing.

[dramamoose @ Jun 9th 2008 6:00PM]

Peerless: You know shit about A-GPS.
Here's a starter:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-GPS

[Jeff @ Jun 9th 2008 6:02PM]

no n00bs... A-GPS has a GPS chip and incorporates cell triangulation as well as wifi.

assisted GPS is what it stands for if i remember correctly