Infotainment
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The next-generation of Apple CarPlay will only work wirelessly and it's set to take over the entire dashboard.
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Tesla Roadster curved touchscreen patentedA patent for a curved touchscreen shows Tesla is indeed working on the long-awaited Roadster.
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Ford, Lincoln bring videos, games to big in-car screensThe new Ford and Lincoln infotainment system will let drivers stream videos, surf the web, and play video games.
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Ford patents voice assist with configurable personalityArtificial intelligence is opening up new opportunities for vehicle user interfaces.
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Continental unveils transparent infotainment display made of Swarovski crystalThe Swarovski screen is faceted around the edges just like the company's other crystal products.
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Next-generation Apple CarPlay coming to Porsche and Aston MartinAston Martin and Porsche will become the first two automakers to allow Apple CarPlay to take over their instrument clusters.
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Games from the software brand AirConsole will be available in BMWs, and owners will scan a QR code to play them.
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Android Auto updated with split-screen view for allGoogle's Android Auto now gets a split-screen view, support for different screen sizes and layouts, and the ability to stream content from a phone to a car's screen.
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Porsche PCM 6.0 infotainment system adds Android Auto, "Hey Porsche" voice recognitionThe sixth generation of Porsche Communications Management is arriving in the 911, Cayenne, and Panamera this summer.
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Deep dive: 2022 VW Golf GTI and R interiors go digitalBoth models get new Digital Cockpit displays, and a head-up display is available, and steering-wheel buttons go capacitive.
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BMW iDrive 8 adds big screens, digital key, data-based climate controlBMW's eighth-generation iDrive system will debut in the iX electric crossover and feature larger screens, data-based climate controls, a digital key, and a digital personal assistant with a face on the dashboard.
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FCA's Uconnect 5 debuts with wireless Apple CarPlay, Alexa, user profilesOne of the best infotainment systems in the business is about to get faster, more features, and a fresh look.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on the latest version of Infiniti's InTouch infotainment system.
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GM to integrate Google Assistant into next-gen infotainment systemGeneral Motors said they'll integrate more Google features into their cars soon.
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Musk: Netflix and YouTube streaming coming to TeslasElon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla will soon offer Netflix and YouTube streaming services through the infotainment system when the car is in Park.
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2020 Toyota Supra owners get four-year Apple CarPlay trial, future undecidedThe 2020 Toyota Supra will come with a four-year Apple CarPlay trial, but after that it's unknown how much the feature will cost.
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Google gives Android Auto a faceliftThe redesign adds a "dark mode" for easier readability and better navigation throughout the screens and apps.
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Hyundai shares prototype for future cockpit technologyHyundai is ready to change the way drivers operate various features inside its cars. To give us a taste of how it will look, the South Korean brand shared images of its next-generation cockpit prototype. To underscore that this technology won't be reserved for only the most-expensive cars, Hyundai...
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The 2020 Subaru Legacy will make its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, and it's climbing aboard the tablet-type touchscreen bandwagon. In fact, it will be the first time a mainstream automaker integrates a vertical touchscreen into a sedan. The Japanese brand teased the 2020 Legacy's interior on Thursday and the teaser shot shows a tablet-like touchscreen center stage. Subaru didn't supply any additional details on the interior, nor did it provide dimensions for the touchscreen. It appears mighty large, though, and seems to take on many functions for the driver and passenger. The climate...
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Modern infotainment comes to classic Jaguars and Land RoversModern convenience, meet classic motoring. Jaguar-Land Rover announced last Friday that it now offers Classic Infotainment Systems with modern modern audio, navigation, and infotainment functionality for a number of its vintage vehicles. The Classic Infotainment Systems are compatible with most...
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Apple's CarPlay to support 3rd party navigation apps, here comes WazeApple CarPlay is a fantastic piece of tech that allows a vehicle's infotainment screen to mimic the driver's iPhone's screen, except for one glaring issue: Users can't pull up third-party navigation apps such as Waze. On Monday Apple announced that its latest iOS operating system—iOS...
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Volvo plans to embed Google services in next-generation infotainment systemVolvo's next-generation infotainment system may look a lot more like a smartphone. The Swedish luxury brand announced on Monday that it plans to embed Google's connected services in its upcoming infotainment system. Altogether, the system will feature the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google...
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Infiniti preparing to update its infotainment systemInfiniti will take steps in 2019 to begin overhauling its infotainment system, starting with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Australian publication GoAuto reported on Thursday that the Japanese luxury brand promises to deliver a more premium experience with higher-resolution...
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iPhone users can soon use Waze on their Ford infotainment screensWaze and Ford have good news. The social navigation app announced on Wednesday at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show that beginning in March iPhone users piloting a Ford vehicle will be able to experience Waze on their vehicles' in-car infotainment screens. Waze made the capability possible with...
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