In-car navigation firm TomTom on Tuesday said it
has inked a deal to provide map information to Apple, which a day
earlier introduced its own mapping service for iPhones and iPads.
"TomTom has signed a global agreement with
Apple for maps and related information," the Dutch firm said in a
statement, without elaborating.
Apple on Monday showcased modifications to
its mobile device operating software that included kicking Google Maps
to the curb and replacing it with a customized mapping program.
During a presentation at the start of its
annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple said that it is working
with car makers to build Siri artificial intelligence technology into
voice control systems in automobiles.
"Through the voice command button on your
steering wheel, you'll be able to ask Siri questions without taking your
eyes off the road," Apple said at a website page describing
improvements coming with the iOS 6 operating system.
"With the Eyes Free feature, ask Siri to call
people, select and play music, hear and compose text messages, use Maps
and get directions, read your notifications, find calendar information,
add reminders, and more."
Siri, which debuted with the iPhone 4S, is being extended to recent-generation iPads.
Eyes Free mode enables people to interact with iPhones "using nothing more than your voice," according to Apple.
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