TomTom has recently updated their iPhone app, and has made some welcome changes. They have finally added text-to-speech (which is usually a staple amongst GPS devices) as well as graphic lane guidance (the feature that gives the user a display of highway intersections). There is also a help menu that offers a shortcut to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest emergency services. The update also includes a free map update ... Read More

The highly anticipated TomTom car kit for iPhone has finally made its appearance at the Apple Store. It is going to cost $120 and will ship in two to three weeks. Some of the mentioned features include secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions, easy charging, hands free calling, and the ability to play music through cars’ audio via cable. Here are some specs for the TomTom car kit: * Audio ... Read More

According to WSJ TomTom and Sanyo are joining their forces to sell their devices to car makers. Japanese Sanyo announced yesterday that it will team up with Dutch TomTom to grab more market share in North America and Europe where the auto industry is supposedly picking up. The collaboration between Sanyo and TomTom will supply auto makers with customized in-dash GPS navigation systems as early as 2010. Sanyo has been making GPS navigation ... Read More