The time has arrived for an iCar.Confirming an earlier rumor, Apple announced heavy integration between iOS and cars during its WWDC(World Wide Developers Conference) 2013 keynote.Yes , Apple is enhancing iPhone integration in cars with its latest software update, iOS 7. But not every new car will benefit from the added functionality.
Starting in 2014, a dozen automakers will offer Apple’s new iOS in the Car, which will allow drivers to access key functions on their iPhone via the dashboard screen. They’ll be able to make phone calls, play music, display Apple Maps and receive iMessages, either by using the car’s controls or by giving voice commands to Siri through the car’s sound system.
Even better, Siri, Apple’s voice-recognition program that acts like a digital personal assistant, can read iMessages aloud and transcribe dictated responses as part of Apple’s Eyes Free feature set.
Automakers that will offer iOS in the Car include Acura, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Opel, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volvo.
Exactly which models will get iOS in the Car and whether the feature will be standard or optional has not been announced.
Siri also has new male and female voices in English, French and German. Apple will be adding other languages over time.iOS 7 will be available this fall and will work with iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later.
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