iOS in the Car

ByMike Moffit

Apple is everywhere in today’s world. Even with millions of sales of their revolutionary products, Apple still hasn’t stopped expanding their reach. At the recent World Wide Developers Conference the new update to iOS was introduced. iOS 7 is the largest graphic user interface change since the software was launched. It also includes many new features one of which is iOS in the Car.

This particular feature is very interesting to me being the gear head that I am. Not much information was released about this feature however it seems it is going to be very similar to the head unit that Pioneer currently offers called the AppRadio. You will be able to plug your iPhone into the car and receive a full entertainment experience including music, video, navigation, and more. Siri will also be fully integrated so you can stay focused on the road while doing whatever you need on your iPhone. iOS in the Car will be available in a handful of new vehicles in 2014. Automakers that have signed on to include this package are Acura, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Opel, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Volvo.

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