Mercedes-Benz becomes iPhone-friendly
It looks like Mercedes-Benz is jumping on the iPhone bandwagon, by making their cars fully integrated with the latest Apple widget. I hope other car makers will follow suit, especially those that aren't premium brands.
You can read their press release after the jump.
Mercedes-Benz makes in-car iPhone® connection even easier
Stuttgart - Whether it be a quick call to a business colleague for an important discussion, listening to favourite music tracks or checking home and office e-mails whilst on the move - the Apple iPhone® is a leading-edge business tool with multimedia capability, available in Germany and other markets. Now Mercedes-Benz allows the iPhone® connection to be fully integrated into the vehicle architecture for the first time - once again pointing the way ahead for the automotive industry. The new Apple iPhone® cradle allows simple switching between the telephone and audio functions. What's more, thanks to the location of the cradle in the centre console, the iPhone® is within easy reach of both the driver and the front passenger. For ease of use, the iPhone® is controlled via the multifunction steering wheel, while the vehicle display is used to indicate the phone status or music functions and information such as the track title and artist.
Over 100,000 people in Germany have already purchased an iPhone® - made by US electronics giant Apple - since its launch in November 2007. By introducing the new cradle for the Apple iPhone®, Mercedes-Benz has made it even easier to enjoy the special benefits of this trend-setting multimedia application, even when on the move in the car. This fully integrated solution - the first of its kind - enables either the phone functions or the audio functions on the iPhone® to be activated. As ever, the device is easy to use thanks to the controls on the multi-function steering wheel, all of which enhances road safety, as the driver's hands remain on the steering wheel, leaving them free to concentrate on the traffic and the other controls in the cockpit.
Perfect reception is assured as the iPhone® connects to the vehicle aerial automatically when inserted into the cradle. A further advantage is the automatic recharging of the iPhone® battery whilst the phone is sitting in the cradle.
Full story here.
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- Posted by: Bob Holland June 20, 2008, 4:00 AM
- Categories: Car Tech, Mercedes-Benz
I would assume that the Mercedes pictured is the new compact GLK SUV. The interior looks horrid.
I think the Iphone is controlled via the multifunctional steering wheel, while the car display is used to indicated the Iphone status and functions. But is really reliable. Is there any Auto Parts Issues that would affect this. Well lets see. because it will available in different Mercedes Benz Classes.