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Volkswagen iBeetle Catches The Apple Bug
Apple fans will be excited to know that Volkswagen has announced an all new model of the Beetle which it says is "one of the first cars in the world to have a genuine integrative interface for the iPhone that was coordinated with Apple" Naturally, the car is called the iBeetle. So, you might think the car gets an infotainment system operating Apple's mobile operating system iOS or perhaps Siri integrated into the car's brain. In reality all the iBeetle is a car with an iPhone dock and a new app. Lame.
Taking the iFetish a bit further, VW will provide both the iBeetle and iBeetle convertible in iPhone matching colours of "Candy White", "Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect", "Black Monochrome", "Deep Black Pearl Effect", "Platinum Grey", and "Reflex Silver". iBeetle also gets new 18 inch alloys wheels, "iBeetle" badges and signatures and new steering wheel and gear shift lever leather covers. See how the iBeetle looks in the gallery below and also learn about the dedicated app.
iBeetle App
Spotify: lets users stream media such as new songs, customized playlists or online radio stations into the Beetle. Those who wish can post their favorite music directly to friends. In addition, users in the Beetle can switch between "Spotify" and "iTunes" at any time.
iBeetle App
Expert: offers five functions which make the iPhone an extended on-board instrument of the Beetle, such as a G-Meter (for measuring lateral acceleration), oil and coolant temperature gauges for the engine, a chronometer, and a compass.
iBeetle App
Trainer: can be used to compare driving times, distances, and fuel economy values for different routes between any two destinations. Here, too, tips can be posted via social networks like Twitter and Facebook-such as which route is faster to the office.
iBeetle App
Reader: lists the latest messages from social networks like Facebook, and reads iPhone messages aloud.
iBeetle App
Postcard: Sends the current location of the Beetle to friends as a digital postcard with a map motif.
iBeetle App
Photo: Sends photos taken inside the car to numerous social networks. Simply activate it, and the app does the rest.
iBeetle App
Milestones: Available when the smartphone is undocked. Rewards its users with virtual "milestone stickers" for the Beetle when certain tasks have been completed.
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