Sales:

Ping! which used to be free and then recently raised their price to $0.99 is now free again for Black Friday. Ping is an instant messeger app with push notifications. You can only talk from Ping! to Ping! app but if you’re looking to save on text messaging this is a great app. A recently new feature is the ability to send picture. This feature is an in app purchase upgrade of $0.99. iTunes Link

Honestly, even with the sale price, I still think the TomTom app is way over priced, but if you’ve been waiting for it to go on sale and $69.99 is a good deal to you, then today’s your day. Personally I’m looking for a price more like $29.99. This is pricing for the US and Canada version. Original price is $99.99. Price good through Monday, November 30th. iTunes Link

ColorTilt, a popular finger painting program, is on sale for $0.99 along with all five of their apps. These include ColorTouch, Dotty Shapes, Hold On! and Serpents all for $0.99. iTunes Link



Readdle has announced Black Friday sale for their popular iPhone products Scanner Pro, application that transforms the device into portable scanner, ReaddleDocs, document and file management solution for the iPhone, and several others. They are offering discount up to 40% off regular prices for the applications that will last until Saturday, Nov 28th. iTunes Link

Other popular apps on sale include: Star Trek $1.99 $0.99, Navigon Mobile Navigator $89.99 $69.99, Monopoly $4.99 $2.99, Sudoku $2.99 $0.99, SimCity $4.99 $2.99, Tetris $4.99 $2.99, Scrabble $4.99 $2.99, Tiger Woods PGA Tour $6.99 $2.99, Trivial Pursuit $4.99 $2.99, FIFA 10 $10.00 $6.99, Boggle $2.99 $0.99, The Sims 3 $9.99 $4.99, Yahtzee $2.99 $1.99, Need for Speed Undercover $6.99 $2.99, Wolfenstein RPG $2.99 $1.99, Madden NFL 10 $9.99 $6.99, Snood $3.99 $1.99, Rock Band $9.99 $6.99, Clue $2.99 $1.99, Monopoly World $4.99 $2.99, Spore Origins $2.99 $0.99, Anytime Pool $4.99 $1.99, NBA Live $9.99 $6.99.

The iPod touch Car Kit is priced at $99.95 ($20 less than the iPhone Car Kit). The Kit is currently not available and based on the iPhone Car Kit who knows when they will have it ready! Just kidding! They say it is coming soon and it can already be seen on TomTom’s website.

Note: Both the first gen iPhone and the iPod touch require a Car Kit because they do not contain the needed GPS receiver. So, if you want TomTom’s GPS on your first gen iPhone or iPod touch, you have no choice but to buy the TomTom app for $99.99 and the Car Kit for $99.95.

First, the price now seems to be $119.95 instead of the announced price of $99.99. Second, the Apple Store says that the product is, “Currently Unavailable” and TomTom’s website says that it is, “Currently not available through TomTom.com.” So, although it seems to be “ready”, they obviously are not shipping yet.

Basically, they have already delayed the Kit once so instead of delaying it again (missing their October deadline) and looking really bad, they have put the item up so it looks available when really… it’s not.

Your $119.95 will get you the Car Kit, a USB Car Charger, an Adhesive Disk and the Instruction Manual. Remember, the Car Kit does not include the TomTom iPhone application. The kit (and the TomTom application) are compatible with both the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

TomTom has added some additional information to their website about the Car Kit.

ScreenShots

Overview

The TomTom app on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G puts award-winning technology at your fingertips, like IQ Routes which gives you the smartest, most efficient route any time of day. That’s just the beginning. Combine it with the TomTom Car Kit to experience enhanced GPS performance for the ultimate in-car navigation.

TomTom Car Kit features:

Secure docking
TomTom’s specially designed, award-winning EasyPort mount attaches your iPhone securely to your windscreen or dashboard – perfectly within reach. It lets you rotate the screen for widescreen route display. And it folds flat for easy moves from car to car.

Enhanced GPS performance
The TomTom car kit’s built-in receiver increases the GPS performance of your iPhone to give you a truly reliable signal – even in high-rise urban areas.

Clear voice instructions
With the built-in volume controls and superior speaker, you’ll hear every voice instruction loud and clear – so you’ll never miss a thing.

Easy charging
Dock your iPhone 3GS in the mount to charge it as you drive, so it’s always fully charged and ready to go.
Hands-free calling

Receive calls without taking your eyes off the road, using the built-in extra-sensitive microphone and speaker. And the app automatically starts navigating again as soon as the call ends.

Your music on the move
With the audio out connector you can play all your favorite songs through your car’s audio system with the optional audio cable*. It even fades music out when receiving calls and giving directions.

* Requires compatible car audio system

Technical specifications
* Audio out: 3.5 mm
* Volume control: Yes
* Portrait/Landscape support: Yes
* Windscreen and dashboard mounting: Yes
* iPhone charging via CLA: Yes
* Dimensions: 5.17 x 2.7 x 1.96 in./131.43 x 68.68 x 49.86 mm
* Weight: 4.13 oz./117 g

Yes, the video has no sound!

TomTom unveils the price of the TomTom car kit for the iPhone

London, 24 September 2009 – TomTom announces today that the TomTom car kit for the iPhone will have a recommended retail price of £99.99

The TomTom car kit will be available this October and will be sold separately from the TomTom app. It will be compatible with the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS.

All further details on the car kit will be made available soon.

What I find interesting is that the statement says that the car kit will be compatible with the 2G iPhone. This is interesting because the TomTom applications can only be installed on an iPhone 3G and 3GS. I am also interested to know if they will still have a package deal that will include the Car Kit and the TomTom app at a discounted price… say $150.00 for both.

The statement does say that the Car Kit is still planning to be released in October, a delay from it’s original release date of “sometime this summer.”

Press Statement:

TomTom unveils the price of the TomTom car kit for the iPhone

London, 24 September 2009 – TomTom announces today that the TomTom car kit for the iPhone will have a recommended retail price of £99.99

The TomTom car kit will be available this October and will be sold separately from the TomTom app. It will be compatible with the iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS.

All further details on the car kit will be made available soon.

Original article HERE.

Read the full original article HERE.

“The TomTom car kit offers secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions and hands-free calling, while charging your iPhone at the same time.”

You can see a video demo of the car kit HERE.

“The TomTom car kit that offers secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions and hands-free calling, while charging your iPhone at the same time.”

Demo Video:

TomTom’s application has finally hit the App Store. The app is available for the US & Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The cost of the app varies based on which location you need it for. The US & Canada compatible version of the application is $99.99.. see the list below for additional pricing options.

The application is compatible with both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS. The app boasts turn-by-turn directions as well as many other features (see list below). Honestly, it seems to have the same functionality as a regular TomTom device. Check out the screenshots and demo videos below.

TomTom has also has a car kit for the iPhone which “offers secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions and hands-free calling, while charging your iPhone at the same time.” The kit is not yet available on TomTom’s website. There are also rumors that you will be able to purchase a full “package” which would include the car kit and the application (at a reduced price). This also has not appeared yet on TomTom’s website yet but, we will keep our eye out for it.

TomTom US & Canada:
- Fully covers the US (including Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, and Puerto Rico
- $99.99

TomTom Western Europe:
- Fully covers Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Monaco, Italy, San Marino, the Vatican City, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and the Canary Islands.
- $139.99

TomTom Australia:
- Fully covers Australia
- $79.99

TomTom New Zealand:
- Fully covers New Zealand
- $94.99

ScreenShots:

Demo Videos:

App Store Description:

For iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS

Turn-by-turn car navigation for iPhone is here.

Everywhere you go, you can have the most advanced TomTom navigation technology to lead the way. The TomTom app puts award-winning technology at your fingertips, like IQ Routes™ which gives you the smartest, most efficient route any time of day.

Tap and go – Using iPhone’s innovative technology, the TomTom app lets you tap your way from A to B – putting you in touch with all the best routes. Scroll through the menu, or pinch to zoom in and out on a map using the iPhone’s multi-touch display.

Go your own way – Why follow the rest? See your route, your way. Simply rotate from portrait to landscape to get an easier view of the road ahead.

Meet up with friends – Find an entry in your iPhone contacts list, and the TomTom app will find the way there. It’s that simple.

Find a place to eat – Thinking of stopping for lunch on the way? Choose a restaurant, call to reserve your table, then find your way there – the TomTom app does it all.

The smartest routes – Is the shortest route really the fastest? TomTom IQ Routes™ will always calculate the smartest, most efficient route – saving you time, fuel and money. Only IQ Routes™ uses the driving experiences of millions of drivers to work out your route based on actual road speed data.

The world at your fingertips – Always be prepared for what’s around the corner. The TomTom app comes with an up-to-date, detailed map – and you can add worldwide locations to suit you.

You can also make the most of your navigation experience with the TomTom car kit for iPhone. Check it out on iphone.tomtom.com

Map coverage statistics:

Detailed map seamlessly covers the US and Canada with IQ Routes™ data for faster routing.