Apple recently announced that some models of the iPhone with an update to the software OS 4 would now run multiple applications at the same time. This means that drivers need no longer worry about interruptions in the navigation program due to an incoming call. Apple together With Research In Motion planned to make smartphones more driver friendly. Steve Jobs, the chief executive of Apple made a demonstration in Cupertino, California where he also made a passing reference to iPod out, a feature for software developers.
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BMW and RadioTime reveals first in-car web radio
BMW has become the first car manufacturer to have the unique feature that would allow the users to get an access to web radio stations with the help of an iPhone 3G connection. The feature was unveiled recently by BMW and RadioTime. RadioTime which has been in operation since 2002 is a renowned radio tuner manufacturer.
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Ford and Nuance upgrade the next SYNC generation voice engine
Ford and Nuance Communications are jointly upgrading the next SYNC speech engine by integrating innovative technology MyFord Touch. The upgrade would allow more voice control and would simplify the commands to the extent that most function would be accessed quite easily. Unlike the first generation of SYNC, this new upgrade would recognize over 10,000 first-level commands and would help simplify the overall command structure.
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LG seals $370m Volkswagen audio systems deal
LG Electronics confirmed reaching an agreement with the Volkswagen in order to integrate LG technologies in three of the major brands of the automaker starting in 2012. The deal with the Volkswagen Group of Wolfsburg would make LG the leading suppliers of car audio system for the automobile giant. Volkswagen is ranked third in the manufacture of automobile in the whole world and is the largest in Europe.
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Pioneer Double DIN AVH-P3100 DVD Player
The Pioneer AVH-P3100 DVD player is loaded with the latest applications and matches the car’s 2-DIN in a perfect way. We have as many as 112 options to choose from, for the button illumination. We can customize its background as well as the splash-screen with different images including our own digital photos.
The AVH-P3100DVD player has full house of entertainment. It lets us enjoy our favorite music and film collection, no matter where it is stored. It has no problems in playing any available entertainment formats and can also play DivX movies, not to mention CD and DVD. It also has an option of using CD-IU50V cable by which we can connect our USB music player to iPod or iPhone. It is very user friendly and functions like fast forward, rewind can easily be done by using the ‘slide-touch’ feature with the slide of our fingers.
AVH-P3100DVD player has a dedicated input which is reserved primarily for a reversing camera. It can be made to connect with another AV source by the help of the front aux-in or through the RCA input located at the rear. The inclusion of the IP bus connection enables us to expand the set up. We can also make and receive calls without any wires if we use a Bluetooth adapter.
By connecting the DEQ-P6600 digital signal processor we can experience the true 5.1 multi channel surround sound while watching the movies from our collection. It has the facility of adding screens for people in the back as well, so that they don’t miss out on any fun. All these surely makes it a must have for your car.
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Win a Volkswagen Golf GTI During Coffee Break
Do you have a coffee break? And during this break you usually drink a cup of instant Nescafe coffee and eat sandwiches, you also have a couple of minutes to discuss something with your colleagues … Am I right? It sounds so boring. The second question – do you have a car? Frankly speaking, it doesn’t matter, because everybody around would like to be an owner of a new and hot Volkswagen GTI.
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Panasonic CY-BB1000D: First Blu-Ray Player For Cars
Your wait for a Blu-Ray Player for your car is over now with the launch of the newPanasonic CY-BB1000D. Recently launched in the Japanese market, this new car Blu-Ray Disc Player comes featuring all the innovative features that you would look for a car player.
Panasonic CY-BB1000D comes featuring GPS, 1seg TV Tuner and other great functionalities. This new car music player also sports a bright and big 7-inch HD LCD screen. Apart from this, there is a 40GB hard drive to save all your favorite songs and videos.
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Bose Energy Efficient Series Sound System to debut in 2011 Chevy Volt Car
Bose, the maker of exceptional music systems for home and cars, is in news again. This time, Bose has announced that its Energy Efficient Series Sound System will debut in 2011 Chevy Volt Car. As per the news, the company claims to make this new system at least 30 to 40% lighter than other similar systems.
The soon to be launched sound system from Bose will also boast of featuring an ability to consume 50% less energy as compared to other conventional Bose sound systems that too without compromising with the audio quality.
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Dashboard Devices to Launch ‘Carputer’ at CES
Recently, Dashboard Devices revealed that it is about to launch “Carputer” at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January. Also known, as the ENV (Entertainment and Navigation for Vehicles), this new device includes a two-part system, the ENV-XC, env-100, the ENV-50 and the ENV-50c.
The ENV-XC comprises the CPU, graphics unit and other basic computing functions. While ENV-100 is a double-DIN system, the ENV-50 is a single-DIN system with a motorized screen and the ENV-50c is a single-DIN system with detached screen. Those who like keeping their autos upgraded are awaiting for the launch of the superb “Carputer”.
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Bang & Olufsen unveils first ever sound system for open-top driving
If you were sad knowing that Bang & Olufsen Sound System cannot be used in an open-top driving vehicle, then, here is good news for you. Bang & Olufsen unveiled its first ever-sound system for open-top driving.
Designed to deliver clean, precise, natural and crisp playback, this new open-top driving sound system comes packed with advanced features. It comes with a wide range of high-end options. Composed of 12 custom-made loudspeakers and 10 amplifier channels, this new system is like a blessing for your open-top car.
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