[ad_1] This also depends on the project completing as planned. Borconi-Szdressy is close to hitting his funding target and expects the first dongles to ship in December for $55 each, but there’s always the possibility of delays or other setbacks. You’re backing the project in hopes of getting something in return, not making a pre-order. […]
Category: Infotainment
Mercedes’ new touchscreen controls eliminate 27 physical buttons
[ad_1] You won’t need to say “Hey Mercedes” before certain actions, like accepting a call, and the voice assistant will take on new capabilities, like instructing passengers on how to connect a smartphone via Bluetooth. “Hey Mercedes” now works in 27 languages and recognizes up to 20 voice commands. Mercedes-Benz Users can set personal preferences […]
Tesla’s Arcade adds ‘Fallout Shelter’ for in-car play
[ad_1] Nearly a year after it was announced at E3, Fallout Shelter has joined the list of games Tesla owners can play on their in-car infotainment systems. After initially launching on smartphones five years ago, the free-to-play spin-off has come to additional console platforms and, now, cars. In this one, instead of trying to survive […]
CarPlay in your classic Porsche, just what you needed
[ad_1] Porsche For more modern vehicles from the 90s, including 986 generation Boxster models, Porsche is also releasing a double-DIN unit with a 7-inch display. Like its single-DIN counterpart, the PCCM Plus features USB and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an SD card slot and an auxiliary port. The bigger unit is also compatible with […]
Android Auto is coming to Harley-Davidson motorcycles
[ad_1] If you own a 2014 or later model Touring, Trike or CVO motorcycle and it’s equipped with the company’s Boom! Box GTS infotainment system, you’ll be able to install Android Auto on your bike by yourself or with the help of a dealership early this summer. If your motorcycle doesn’t have a Boom! Box […]
Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay
[ad_1] For one, you can expect over-the-air firmware updates to provide a steady stream of improvements. As with an increasing number of rival brands, you won’t have to struggle to keep your car current. The underlying architecture is also billed as five times faster than before, and can handle screens up to 12.3 inches across […]
Cadillac’s 2021 Escalade will boast a 38-inch curved OLED screen
[ad_1] Straight lines are so last year. Introducing the first curved OLED in the industry, with over 38″ diagonal of total display on the 2021 #Cadillac #Escalade. First look February 2020, available late 2020. pic.twitter.com/AoW4SvXhYA — Cadillac (@Cadillac) December 16, 2019 Most infotainment systems occupy a space in the center of the dashboard, and even […]
BMW will finally support Android Auto in July 2020
[ad_1] We’ve asked BMW about support for wired Android Auto as well as the possibility of upgrading older vehicles. This won’t be ideal if you’re driving a slightly older BMW or prefer a phone that simply won’t get support. Nonetheless, it’s good news if you’d rather not switch to an iPhone just to avoid BMW’s […]
Ford’s Sync 4 system will add wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support
[ad_1] Another major selling point of Sync 4 is compatibility with a greater variety of screen sizes. According to Ford, the platform will work with touchscreens as small as 8 inches and as big as 15-inches. As you can see from the screenshots, Ford also plans to start making portrait-oriented touchscreens. The larger displays will […]
Volvo’s electric XC40 will use an Android infotainment system
[ad_1] This being Volvo, there’s also a safety angle. Google Maps data will help improve the XC40’s driver assistance by identifying curves and speed limits. You can also expect some tie-ins to existing services, such as Volvo On Call’s ability to find your car in the parking lot or share it with friends using a […]