In a totally not surprising announcement, Dutch GPS maker TomTom says that their navigation core already runs on the iPhone.

Since the new 3G iPhone comes equipped with GPS, this will turn the device into a full navigation system with turn by turn directions and (probably) online services comparable to their current devices (gas prices, TomTom buddies, traffic information).

Not much more was released, but I’d assume TomTom plan to sell the software through the Apple AppStore. The combination of a 3G enabled device with GPS and TomTom software will make for a very powerful device.

If I had to guess, I’d say that similar announcements will follow from most other GPS software companies in the coming days.

Source: Reuters