CarPlay Features: Advanced Intelligent vehicle systems integration

popular iphone 5 cases Apple's new system has been officially released CarPlay car , Mercedes-Benz and Volvo are also partners today have demonstrated the practical application Carplay video , also reported that Ferrari will also launch this new vehicle system today.

For Apple 's first foray into the car system , CarPlay will be intuitive way for iPhone users to dial phone , map navigation , music and other functions support, users can also access information via touch screen or Siri intelligent voice and other operations.

We know , CarPlay before the official release has been the industry as iOS in the Car, which is considered the most advanced intelligent vehicle systems integration . Although Apple has introduced a related video demonstration and instructions , but really have to wait until the first units of cars equipped with the system test run may take some time , so we can now take a preliminary understanding of the gap function Apple this CarPlay system configuration .

Apple's official press release said: "Users can from the car 's native user interface of CarPlay control system , it can be easier to push and hold the voice button on the steering wheel to activate Siri voice operation purpose in doing so is to allow motorists . are able to focus more on actual traffic driving, but also can use iPhone to accomplish many things . "

Siri

As CarPlay intelligent representatives , Siri is considered to be one of the core functions embodied . The smart drive by the voice of Apple 's personal assistant allows you to easily access contacts , make phone calls , reply to missed calls, listen to voice mail, e-mail and access to information , and even jot down a quick reply and help you receipt . Such functions to achieve , if 80 years dating back to the last century, science fiction movies, really think out of reach.




Map

CarPlay system based on the use of Siri, users can keep abreast of the environment and geographic location . CarPlay the Siri assistant and map navigation functions were logical integration through feedback to the user by voice to real-time navigation , describe the traffic situation and the expected arrival time . It can even expect a contact via e-mail or text messages and other information recently travel destination and route guidance based on the iPhone .




Music

Apple's official press release described the application of music features : "CarPlay allow motorists easy access to their music , podcasts , audiobooks and iTunes radio stations , which are available through the cars built-in controls to clear navigation choices , in addition, the user You can also use Siri voice function of listening options .

Of course , if you are a fan of Spotify and iHeartRadio application , then you are lucky, these two applications for Apple should be integrated into the CarPlay feature updates them .




Availability

Apple said : "CarPlay can serve as an update on the iOS 7 system , and can start by Lightning iPhone support includes iPhone 5s/5c/5 and other equipment ." However, Apple used in the presentation is in the present tense , it may means that these features are not yet available for download . However, according to the official announcement : "CarPlay will be fully equipped in 2014 on the co- brand vehicles ."




In addition to Ferrari , Mercedes, Volvo , CarPlay also will work with the 2014 models of BMW , Ford, General Motors, Honda , Hyundai , Jaguar Land Rover , Kia , Mitsubishi , Nissan, Peugeot / Citroen, Subaru , Suzuki and Toyota brand vehicles vendors