Yesterday during
theconference of
presentation of iOS 6, Apple showed what probably constitutes the
most striking novelty of this version, namely thepresence
new cartography associated with a GPS guidance functionality
free road.
This possibility, already present on Android, could depending on
performance, proposed mapping and network management, hamper
considerably the sales ofRoad GPS
now available on iPhone (see our list here)
and we must look gloomy among theNavigon,
TomTomet al. But not everyone will be
maybe not loser:
Indeed, TomTom, one of the leaders in the field, is mentioned as
Apple partner in the files of the new application
Plans. Furthermore, the company has since officially communicated in
indicating
actually be a partner of Applebut without details on the service
provided.
So is it on the side ofpoints of interest, is it for the
calculation of directionsor forthe cards
(Openstreet maps is also cited), mystery for now.
The arrival of this free voice road guidance is important, we will need
now see if it is at the level of GPS solutions on the market, particularly in
area with poor 3G coverage… Answer soon!
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By : Keleops AG
founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.
