Not exact matches
This system will be one of the first production
applications of
Apple's new CarPlay smartphone integration capability that can essentially serve as an expanded display for
Apple iPhones and iPads, showing the devices» software on the
car's touchscreen.
You get a BeatsAudio sound system, driver information cluster display, large touchscreen with
Apple Car Play, Android Auto, navigation and other
applications, along with a ton of other tech and convenience features.
The infotainment software will seamlessly connect with both
Apple and Android devices for in -
car integration of certain
applications.
The A4 also comes with Audi connect, which packages together all the
applications that connect the A4 to the Internet like weather info, Siri Eyes Free, and automatic crash notification, as well as Android Auto and
Apple Car Play.
Available for this purpose are the
Car - Net
applications App - Connect (in addition to MirrorLinkÒ / Android, it also integrates
Apple CarPlay ™ and Android Auto ™ / Google into the infotainment systems), Media Control and «Guide & Inform» (wide variety of online services).
A new patent
application reveals
Apple is currently working on AR displays for its upcoming autonomous
car.
The patent makes its statements in broad terms, speaking generally about any portable device and vehicle, but of course the idea has direct
application to
Apple's electric
car project, which is an «open secret,» according to Tesla founder Elon Musk.