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ArticleFrost analyst skeptical of Apple's auto iOS
Apple wants to use Siri voice recognition to run in-car infotainment functions (Photo: Apple)Apple's recently announced automotive platform comes too late to make a major impact, a Frost & Sullivan analyst said in a press release. As a result, the software is likely to be used mostly by niche ...
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ArticleApple wants iOS in the car
Apple executive Eddy Cue sees high potential for iOS in the car (Photo: Apple)Apple wants to boost its presence in automotive infotainment, pitching its Siri application as the ideal interface to manage several in-car functions.Siri is an Apple app that resides on the computer and software maker's iPhone and ...
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ArticleReport: Mobile app downloads soaring
Google Play is a major source of mobile app downloads (Photo: Google)Mobile app downloads more than doubled in 2012 and will continue to grow rapidly through 2017, a new research report says.The report by Berg Insight, a Swedish market analysis company, said mobile app downloads soared to 60.1 billion ...
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ArticleCES: Mercedes shows Siri integration
Mercedes' Digital DriveStyle app will feature Siri voice operation (Photo: Daimler)LAS VEGAS - Mercedes-Benz will have full Siri integration in its next E-Class starting this spring.The German premium car maker said during the annual CES consumer electronics fair that Apple's voice software will be available in the E-Class for ...
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ArticleChevrolet Sonic, Spark get Siri option
Chevrolet models will have a Siri option from early 2013 (Photo: Chevrolet)Chevrolet's smaller models will be able to use the iPhone's Siri voice-control software to operate several in-car functions, the brand announced at the Los Angeles auto show Tuesday.Chevrolet said several Spark and Sonic models will from early 2013 ...
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ArticleApple exec joins Ferrari board
Eddie Cue (Photo: Ferrari)Senior Apple executive Eddie Cue has joined the Ferrari board of directors, underscoring the importance the Italian race car maker attaches to its brand-related online activities.Ferrari, whose unit sales rose 6 pc to 5,267 cars in the first nine months of the year, said brand-related activities, ...
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ArticleParis auto show: Mini Connected will get Android option
Only iPhone owners can currently use Mini Connected (Photo: Mini)PARIS - Mini's in-car connectivity system, which so far has only been available to users of Apple's iPhone will soon provide an option for Android-based smartphones as well."We'll of course expand the phone options available and it won't be very ...
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ArticleTomTom signs deals with PSA, Lexus
TomTom has signed agreements with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen and Lexus to offer its navigation solutions in selected models of the two carmakers.The Netherlands-based navigation specialist said buyers of Peugeot and Citroen models will have the option to include a TomTom system in their cars from 2015.The PSA agreement shows the market demand ...
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ArticleBooz study: IT services, system integration losing in importance
Microsoft is the highest ranked company in a Booz analysis of the best-performing global IT providers (Photo: Microsoft)Software providers and internet companies are the best performers in the global information and communication technology sector, according to a new study.An analysis of the world's 50 biggest ICT companies by consultants Booz ...
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ArticleGerman IT departments struggle with iPad use
iPad sales are expected to grow by 650% in the next two years (Photo:Apple)German corporate IT departments are struggling with increasing demands that they allow iPads and iPhones for company business.A study conducted by analysts at Experton on behalf of IT services company Computacenter, found that the use of Apple's ...
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FeatureGM CIO in interview: Protecting GM electronically is my top priority
DETROIT - Whether General Motors or Toyota or, before too long, Volkswagen is the world's biggest automaker is a subject of debate. What's not in dispute is that GM, with 176 plants in 31 countries, 20 engineering centers and more than 200,000 employees worldwide, is a complex, multifaceted global corporation ...
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ArticleJobs steps down as Apple CEO
Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO but will continue as chairman of the board (Photo: Apple)The Apple board of directors accepted Steve Jobs' resignation as CEO and named COO Tim Cook to succeed him at the helm of the US computer and software group.Jobs has been elected chairman of ...
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ArticlePoint of view: Why Apple should build a car
By Arjen BongardAmid all the talk of new players in the automotive space, there’s one company that’s clearly best positioned for such a move: Apple.The California computer maker has proven that it has the power and creativity to pull a mature market into new directions. It has the support and ...
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ArticleVolvo engineers strive for Apple-style user-friendliness in car IT
Multimedia and other controls in the XC60 and other Volvo models will become more intuitive in the futureDETROIT - Volvo Car Corporation engineers are looking for ways to make their  car IT different from competitors. And they say Apple is a good example of how this can be done.The ...
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ArticleBMW parking App aims to take stress out of parking
BMW has launched a parking App that is available in English or German at Apple’s App store.The software shows remaining time on the parking meter and has a navigation utility that points the way back to the car. In addition, the App tells the user when it’s time to start ...
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ArticleHyundai US launches Equus owner’s manual App
Hyundai USA has built a new App and gives all new Equus buyers a free iPadHyundai Motor America has launched an Equus owner’s manual App for Apple’s iPad, iPod and iPhone.The App shows and explains all the features of Hyundai’s new luxury model, the Equus. It also includes live service ...
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ArticleRenault launches iAd for Twizy electric car
Apple’s new iAd network lets iPhone and iPad users see ads without leaving their apps. Renault targets early technology adopters with its upcoming Twizy city carRenault is launching an advertising campaign for its Twizy ultra-compact electric car that specifically targets Apple iPhone and iPad users.The French carmaker is launching a ...
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ArticleVW launches iPhone app for accident help
Volkswagen has launched an iPhone app that provides assistance to drivers who get into an accident.The app, which is available to VW owners free of charge, helps with the on-site filing of an online claim and also offers a range of additional services. These include locating a repair shop, finding ...
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