H Volkswagen παρουσίασε μια νέα έκδοση του δημοφιλούς Beetle, το iBeetle, που ενσωματώνει το iPhone και τις λειτουργίες του καθιστώντας το το πρώτο αυτοκίνητο στον κόσμο που διαθέτει μια εγγενής υποστήριξη για το iPhone με καθοδήγηση από την ίδια την Apple. Πρόκειται για ένα dock και μια εφαρμογή με μοναδικά χαρακτηριστικά, όπως για παράδειγμα ενημέρωση για την κατάσταση του αυτοκινήτου κτλπ.
The Beetle app
When this special app is launched on an iPhone, it can either connect the phone to the Beetle via the docking station or wirelessly. Each option allows for different app functions to be accessed:
-Spotify: lets users stream media such as new songs, customized playlists or online radio stations into the Beetle. Those who wish can post their favorite music directly to friends. In addition, users in the Beetle can switch between “Spotify” and “iTunes” at any time.
-Expert: offers five functions which make the iPhone an extended on-board instrument of the Beetle, such as a G-Meter (for measuring lateral acceleration), oil and coolant temperature gauges for the engine, a chronometer, and a compass.
-Trainer: can be used to compare driving times, distances, and fuel economy values for different routes between any two destinations. Here, too, tips can be posted via social networks like Twitter and Facebook—such as which route is faster to the office.
-Reader: lists the latest messages from social networks like Facebook, and reads iPhone messages aloud.
-Postcard: Sends the current location of the Beetle to friends as a digital postcard with a map motif.
-Photo: Sends photos taken inside the car to numerous social networks. Simply activate it, and the app does the rest.
-Milestones: Available when the smartphone is undocked. Rewards its users with virtual “milestone stickers” for the Beetle when certain tasks have been completed.
Το iBeetle αναμένεται στις αγορές το 2014 ενώ οι προ-παραγγελίες θα ξεκινήσουν τον Οκτώβριο. Θα βρείτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες στην ιστοσελίδα της VW εδώ.
