TomTom To Release iPod Touch GPS car kit

November 21, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

In conjunction with its newly updated App Store software, TomTom announced it will release a car kit that will bring GPS functionality specifically to the iPod touch.

The new TomTom car kit for iPod touch is compatible with both the first- and second-generation iPod touch, and requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later. The hardware will be “available shortly,” the company announced this week.
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GPS Support Coming For The iPod Touch

October 02, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News


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Beginning in November, the Dual Electronics Corporation will sell a new product for the iPod Touch that incorporates a GPS receiver, two speakers for the audio and the ability to recharge the battery through the cigarette lighter.
This will allow you to use your iPod as a navigator on conditions that the major producers decide to include this compatibility. The price is still unknown but judging that the TomTom Car Kit is quite expensive, this product will aslo be in the high price range.
Via ispazio.net
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iPhone accessories can prompt automatic App Store downloads

September 29, 2009 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

At least one third-party iPhone and iPod touch hardware accessory now reportedly takes advantage of the 3.0 software connectivity with automatic App Store download prompts.

One of the first accessories to sport the new feature is the new iTrip with App Support from Griffin Technology. First discovered by iLounge, the new capability automatically informs users that the necessary application is not installed on the iPhone or iPod touch. It then offers to connect to the App Store and automatically download the software, with the user’s permission.

“Upon acceptance, the iPhone or iPod touch then takes users to a new ‘For This Accessory’ page on the App Store, with a direct link to the necessary app’s listing, from which they can download and install the application,” the report said. Read more…

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