Apple’s Siri voice recognition technology will probably appear in your next vehicle. Consumers are demanding to be connected 24/7. Siri may be the answer. The new Siri feature is called Eyes Free. The feature will be available this fall. It will allow drivers to change iPhone settings while the screen is off.
The latest automakers to adopt Siri are Honda and General Motors. Toyota and Audi are also in line for the technology. Mercedes, Chrysler, BMW, Jaguar, and Land Rover have said they will be using Siri in their entertainment systems.
General Motors was one of the first to see the advantages offered by the Apple system. Siri will be offered in the Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Sonic in the 2013 model year
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Being 59 years old I have trouble embracing all the new technology hands free or not. Driving is relaxing for me. Having an open car after over 40 years without is nice and don’t know how I went so long without one. Siri or whatever her name is has no place in my cars. Even the radio of off when I drive with the top off. The sounds and feel of the car on the road is like meditation. I do have a cell phone that remains off and stored away in the console. I’m happy to turn it on when I need to make a call but I certainly don’t need to receive a call. I don’t even get on the internet much at home. It’s simply not necessary.
I think there is too much intrusion in to our lives. Turn off the TV, the internet, the phone and go for adrive to the nearest car show and enjoy. IMO Siri can stay inside her I-phone and shut up.
Steve
Thanks Steve. Yes there are often times when I will drive with no other sensory input than the engine and the road. That is some of the best driving!!!!!