Apple CarPlay in-car interface unveiled

Apple CarPlay in-car interface unveiled

Posted by maghestra on Sunday, March 9, 2014 0

Apple has officially announced its first foray into car technology. The Apple CarPlay is an in-car interface that will be integrated into the new Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, and Volvo automobiles that will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show this week.

Apple CarPlay in-car interface unveiled

According to Apple, the software is built “from the ground up” to create a seamless connection between your iPhone and your vehicle. It features your touch and Siri-based navigation for most of your iPhone’s services, including contacts, voicemail, notifications, map directions, and music cueing. It can also support a number of third-party apps, such as Spotify and iHeartRadio.

Voice controls are activated using a button at the steering wheel, while in-car touchscreen interface features familiar iOS 7 icons. The Apple CarPlay will be available as an upgrade to Lightning-enabled devices (iPhone 5 and up), while cars with CarPlay are expected to be released later this years. This includes cars from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda among others.
Source: Engadget

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