As it became known, the manufacturer of the iPhone and iPad has signed a global agreement with the well-known developer of car navigation TomTom for the supply of electronic maps and related information.
Today, TomTom already offers map data Samsung, Research in Motion, as well as most Google. However, to TomTom say that the integration with Apple is a deeper and more strategic. According to the company, as of today in their arsenal is the digital maps of more than 200 cities, as well as solutions for route planning, a platform for timely information about traffic and other software.
In addition to maps of TomTom portable navigator is engaged in production and is actively working with Internet companies, mobile operators and corporate users.
It is reported that at this stage, TomTom is the main but not the sole provider of digital maps for Apple, since there is no first detailed maps of several cities and countries, in particular the very limited data for China.
Add that experts regarded the use of 6 in iOS own cards Apple as a blow to Google, whose Google Maps service Cupertino always used for "apple" devices. The decision to refuse services of the Internet giant indicates a tightening of the struggle between the two corporations: Google with its Android operating system is the main competitor to Apple in the smartphone market.
