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When In A Ford, Listen To Tweets Handsfree
Ford introduced the “Applink” interface for the Sync multimedia system some time back. Applink allows users to run apps on their iPhones or Blackberries through voice control connected to the car’s Sync system. The piece of software can read out text messages to users and now it can also read out tweets to them. All this, hands free.
The system does not allow you to tweet back to make sure you don’t think too hard while driving. This is to make sure you are not distracted from your primary job at the wheel – DRIVE. But experts say that this may only lead to the driver reaching out to the phone to tweet back. Now come on, if the system can take voice commands it can also tweet, right?
“Making SYNC even more intuitive and easier to use will encourage more drivers to take advantage of its hands-free capabilities, helping them keep their focus on driving,” said Mark Fields, the Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company.
The future’s going to be quite interesting given that there’s going to be some augmented reality, some tweeting and some self controlling cars. But for now let’s stick to what we have.
[via PSFK]
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