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iOS in the Car 'Very Important' to Apple, 'Part of the Ecosystem'

Tuesday July 23, 2013 3:16 pm PDT by Juli Clover
During the question and answer portion of today's third quarter earnings call,  Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about iOS in the Car, which was a highlight of the company’s keynote presentation at WWDC. Cook said that it was an important "part of the ecosystem," likening it to the App Store, iTunes, messaging, and Siri.

"Having something in the automobile is very important," he said. "It’s something people want." He went on to say that Apple could "do it in a unique way better than anyone else," and that it was a "key focus" for the company.

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iOS in the Car is designed to provide enhanced iOS integration in automobiles, offering hands-free controls that allow drivers to access maps, get directions, and control music by displaying content on the navigation screen of the car.
iOS in the Car seamlessly integrates your iOS device — and the iOS experience — with your in-dash system. If your vehicle is equipped with iOS in the Car, you can connect your iPhone 5 and interact with it using the car’s built-in display and controls or Siri Eyes Free. Now you can easily and safely make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions, and more. It’s all designed to let iPhone focus on what you need, so you can focus on the road.
The feature is expected to be integrated into a number of new cars in 2014, from manufacturers like Honda, Acura, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, Ferrari, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo, Opel and Jaguar.

According to settings hidden within iOS 7, iOS in the car may potentially work over AirPlay in addition to USB. iOS in the Car will be officially unveiled later this year alongside the release of iOS 7.

Last year, Apple debuted Siri 'Eyes Free,' which made its first appearance in the Chevy Spark and Sonic cars earlier this year.

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ridwan47
75 months ago
What isn't 'Very Important' to Apple ? Everything apple makes is 'Very Important' to Apple.
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EvilEvil
75 months ago
LOL. They should probably fix maps first.
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hipnetic
75 months ago
Would like to see them partner with some companies making replaceable head units, too, rather than having to buy a whole new car just to get this sort of thing.
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komodrone
75 months ago
Come Audi, join the club!
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mac.cali
75 months ago
I don't see Lexus/Toyota on the list.
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thedeske
75 months ago
iCrash - Can't wait to have my first Apple Wreck playing with all the new stuff in my car at 80mph.

Just Sayin'
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Breaking Good
75 months ago
What does the picture in the article look like Android so much?
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JoeBlazeX
75 months ago
I'm hoping I can get this in my Tesla as an optional feature that can be easily disabled.
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Unggoy Murderer
75 months ago

Notably absent is Ford who originally worked with Microsoft for their in-car system and now is trying to do it on their own instead of pairing with iOS. Ford has even been sued for how awful their system is with constant crashes and problems.

Why would you want to buy a new Ford anyway? They're pathetic heaps of s***. NOTHING like the 'old' Ford, like pre-2000.

Well, they are in Britain anyway.
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beaniemyman
75 months ago
i hope it's not using the apple maps app.:rolleyes:
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