TomTom one of the main data sources for new Maps in iOS 6

With the Worldwide Developers Conference kicking off yesterday, Apple promised the future of iOS. At the event, we saw the tech giant unveil iOS 6 and the biggest announcement during the new operating system announcement was the introduction of an all new Maps. On an interesting note, the Maps application specifically mentions “data from TomTom, others,” which means there may be other suppliers that aren’t getting called out by name.” Commenting on this new update to Maps in the updated operating system, Apple states that iOS 6 includes an all new Maps app with vector-based map elements that make graphics and text smooth, and panning, tilting and zooming incredibly fluid. With the introduction of the new Maps application, Apple is distancing themselves away from Google and the on going patent wars may be one of the factors responsible in this shift implementing it. Let us know your thoughts on Apple signing a global agreement with TomTom for their Maps service and what are your general thoughts on the new Maps applications in the comments below.