Audi Launches iPhone In-Car Integration

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Audi AG recently launched the iPhone in-carconveniently through their music compilations by
integration, a high-technology venture with Apple.artist, track title, playlists and genre.
The feature will allow Apple mobile phone users toThe German automaker and Apple have been
integrate their phones in all Audi models.working hand in hand to ensure the full functionality
Apple, the best-selling mobile phone and electronicof the iPhone in all Audi product lines. In addition to
equipment company which has sold over 270,000making telephone calls, the Audi music interface
iPhones in the first 30 hours of its launch in the(available as an optional extra for the A5, A6, A8 and
United States, is looking forward to sell theQ7) allows customers to enjoy the iPhone's music
innovative phones outside America. In a survey, itplayback function in supreme quality via the in-car
was found that every third Apple fan would definitelysound system. What is more, thanks to the Audi
like to buy the phone and, what is more, do itMMI, customers can navigate conveniently through
“right away.”their music compilations by artist, track title, playlists
Audi offered a new optional Music Interface for theand genre – in exactly the same way they
A5, A6, A8 and the Q7, allowing owners to fullyare accustomed to from their iPod.
integrate Apple's new iPhone with their car's MMIAs of yet, it is not apparent whether the fresh
interface, Leftlane revealed. Alongside the standardoption offered will be available to current Audi
hands-free functions (accept/reject call/hands-free),owners. If it will be offered, shoppers intimated their
the mobile phone preparation supports the display ofdesire to learn the upgrade process. Additionally, the
the signal strength and the provider’s name,consumers intend to know if the German automaker
in addition to the transfer of the telephone directoryplans to start manufacturing this functionality into
including the icons “Work”,new vehicles.
“Home”, “Mobile”Separately, the German automaker has added a
and the call lists, the report continued.1.4-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with direct
Shoppers and drivers alike would not be entertaininginjection technology to the A3. Askaprice revealed
doubts about Audi A6 parts and other mentionedthat the new engine is available in the A3 and A3
product lines from the automaker in regard to theirSportback 1.4 TFSI models outputs 124 horsepower
compatibility with the mobile phone. The Germanand is available from £16,365. The 1.4 replaces
automaker has enhanced its auto parts accessoriesthe 114 horsepower 1.6-litre model that produces
and equipment to blend with the fresh and innovative148lb-ft of torque from 1,500rpm, hitting 62mph in 9.6
iPhone in-car integration offering.seconds, topping out at 126mph and returning
Drivers who do not enjoy a music-free ambiance will43.5mpg. What is more, carbon emissions are at 154g
enjoy the Audi Music Interface. The feature enableskm.
shoppers to take pleasure in the iPhone’s