Another working week is behind us and our only worries now are; what am I’m going to do this weekend? That sentence is a little contradictory because if I’m honest with you, I’m not worried if I do nothing this weekend. That’s enough about me, what’s been going on in the world of GPS I hear you cry?
TomTom’s announced that starting from today its TomTom navigation app for the iPhone can be purchased through Apples App Store.
As well as making the navigation app available through the App Store, TomTom have also made maps for Brazil and Mexico available to TomTom app for iPhone users.
According to reports from the NPD Group, the leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information, GPS sales are set to increase 8% this holiday season compared to last year.
That figure however is a little misleading. The sales may go up by 8% this year but the average retail prices on PND’s are down by 25%, meaning that the revenue will actually fall by 16%.
TomTom have introduced us to their new integrated navigation solution, the TomTom Go I-90.
“The TomTom GO I-90 doesn`t stop at navigation - it`s a double DIN navigation and radio solution, integrating world-class navigation and in-car infotainment for all types of cars.”
Earlier this month, on the 4th of October to be precise, we saw the release of Garmin’s Smartphone, the nuvifone G60. It would now appear that we’re going to see another Smartphone from Garmin before the year is out.
It’s almost as if you can hear a big sigh of relief as people all around the world acknowledge that it’s Friday and the weekend’s upon us. It’s only a day old but it feels like nothing else has happened this week except for the Falcon Heene story, “Balloon Boy.” You’d be wrong though, believe it or not other stuff has been happening, particularly in the world of GPS.
If you’re the outdoors activities type of person then Satsports Ltd might have a GPS device for you.
The sport-specific GPS device that the company claim to be the “world’s first truly multi-sport interactive all weather GPS,” is for sale through their website and will cost you $490. The device will combined "true real time interactive navigation for skiing, snowboarding, golfing, running, cycling and automotive enthusiasts in a portable, all-weather device."
Garmin have launched a new version of their satellite navigation system aimed specifically to help lorry drivers across Britain.
The nüvi 465TF is designed to guide the lorry driver the most hazard-free way helping them avoid low bridges, narrow lanes and small villages. The device allows the truck driver to enter the vehicles dimensions and then the nüvi 465TF will reroute the journey taking these measurements into consideration.
TomTom have introduced us to the new TomTom XL 335S. The new GPS device is basically the same as the TomTom XL 340S but at a slightly cheaper price. The new XL 335S will sell at $239, whereas the XL 340S is priced at $249.
It’s official, the TomTom car kit for the iPhone is now available in most of Europe.
TomTom announced that starting from today* the car kit can be purchased from either their online store or Apple’s online store.
