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Apple To Team With VW


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The iCar - Apple To Team With VW (VIDEO)
Apple To Team With VW
Published: Sep 2, 07
Views: 5,086

The next “i” gimmick that Apple puts on the market might be the iCar.

“Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs met recently with Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, reportedly to discuss a possible “iCar” project that would feature products by Apple,” Car and Driver reported.

Apple has already been working with automakers, including VW, to make integrated iPod hookups.

Be sure to check out the Ford Sync, too, which was developed by Microsoft:

Ford Sync (REVIEW) - In Car Speech Recognition for Your iPod, Phone and Navigation (VIDEO)

  Say, “Play Artist Black Eyed Peas,” and Ford Sync will cue up the Peas in your iPod, Zune or even USB drive.  “Dial Mom,” and Ford Sync will use your bluetooth enabled phone to ring your mother.  This is the magic of Ford Sync’s revolutionary new technology, developed in partnership with Microsoft.… [More]

 

 

Market experts estimate that a compact car upgraded with Apple products would be of substantial interest to young target groups, according to German financial magazine Capital. (forbes)

References:  forbes

Filed In:  autos business lifestyle media news pop culture world








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