Comments on: TomTom to make GPS application for iPhone 3G

By: Cena

Cena — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:06:04 +0000

tomtom is way too expensive… I rather buy a proper device from the store than having an app in Iphone…

By: G

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:07:44 +0000

If you are smart you will jailbreak your iPhone and use xGPS. It’s very good for a free app and uses Google maps to give turn by turn directions. Jailbreaking opens your iPhone to do all the things you only complain about in these forums. Tethering? Got it. Skype over 3G? got it. It’s amazing.

By: CJ's Tech'know

CJ's Tech'know — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:12:49 +0000

August 1st. Tell no one I told you :P

By: michael

michael — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:46:44 +0000

I read the reviews for G-map and they are pretty negative. I’ll wait for something decent.

By: jasonGut

jasonGut — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:32:06 +0000

TomTom app is not first navigation app in app store.
There is G-map which is the first navigation app in app store.
I know TomTom has voice prompts and G-map doesn’t.
But i heard G-map also is going to add voice prompts and TBT etc in this summer.
I will update the review when i get TomTom.
THank you.

By: joe

joe — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:50:03 +0000

Id like to see Garmin create a GPS app for the iphone. Anyone who knows real GPS (for example aviation which is my profession) knows Tom Tom is not even close. The $150k EFIS in my aircraft is Garmin. Why people spend real $ on a mickey mouse, joke like TomTom GPS is byond me. Americans fall for advertising time and time again. Research and you will learn.

By: Pharlixou

Pharlixou — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:50:03 +0000

I agree the google maps is not that perfect. But to make it easier and avoid accidents you could read in advance what road you gonna take. I am really surprise they didn’t make a gps app yet.

By: Lion King

Lion King — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:15:58 +0000

Can anyone tell me where I can find information regarding the development of GPS Application for Iphone ????

I appreciate your help.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:16:07 +0000

They put a GPS chip inside but noone can use it as a real GPS?????

By: Glenn

Glenn — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:21:11 +0000

Let’s hope the Tom Tom GPS app gets released soon. I was in NYC recently trying to find my way from New Jersey to Uniondale in Long Island, I practically crashed my car trying to follow the Apple purple dot. The current GPS system is not practical unless you are on a suicide mission trying to crash your car on the highway.

By: TAZ

TAZ — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:28:54 +0000

BB – There is a blue target button on the bottom left of your screen that tracks your position while moving. It took me a while to figure out how to do that without having to scroll as well. It is also the button that finds your current position as well. As far as turn by turn navigation, that’s the reason why I’m on this post. I don’t think anything has been officially released. I agree after learning how to use the current GPS app. that the bigger problem is learning how to follow that purple line while driving without warning that the turn is coming up ahead.

By: Jesmond Cutajar

Jesmond Cutajar — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:45:07 +0000

Are there any dates of the tom tom navigation for Iphone 3G

By: BB

BB — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:36:58 +0000

any more news on the TOM TOM release??? is it going to come out anytime soon????

I just got the 16GB and I am really liking this phone…. I already use the maps app… but having to hold the phone and manually locate myself on the map is a little annoying. Is there a way to keep the screen centered on where I am without having to manualy scroll while driving??? I would prefer to keep my eyes on the road and my hands on the wheel while driving. I have been lucky so far but I am pretty sure that if a cop sees me do this I will get a ticket for using my cell phone….

I REALLY NEED turn by turn navigation for my iphone… are there any opther apps other than the mentioned TOMTOM software available for this???

By: Derek

Derek — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:09:03 +0000

Well I think that iphone sdk agreement already conflicts with gps usage along with google maps. If you watch the wwdc keynote. Steve shows real time gps signal as they drove the car in san fran. All tom tom would do is make that format 3d with more detail and voice guidance. Which would make it safer with a car mount. It would be nuts for apple not to let tom tom do this. This is going to be revolution for cell phones. I have a 8 gig now I just delete the podcast when I am done. I put new music on it when I get tired of the stuff I have on there. Delete movies and shows when I am done. But If I have a bunch of applications on there all the time, I am going to have to upgrade to the 16gb.

By: Will_BC

Will_BC — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:12:57 +0000

I think if you interpret the SDK statement: it means you cannot develop programs that act as artificial intelligence using the GPS. So the TomTom software is okay in that regards. It gives driving information BASED on the GPS, but does not ACTUALLY DRIVE the vehicles. Also I believe the statement was part of the Google Maps interaction. To cover their butts if their maps are accurate. There have been idiots who’ve driven into lakes or whatnot on the instructions of a PND (personal navigation device). I’m sure if someone did that with a iPhone, they would sue and it would be big news.