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Is Apple Developing In-Car Systems?

By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews

June 18, 2007, 11:09 AM

Apple's next moves may be into the on-board automobile computer segment, German magazine Focus reported on Sunday. The system combines communications, maintenance, and navagation functionality into a single unit and will initially be offered in select Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The first of these Apple-equipped vehicles will likely come in 2009, and Mercedes will have a six-month period of exclusivity. Although firm details on exactly what the system includes were not divulged, the article says the mapping functionality will likely be powered by Google Maps.

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posted Jun 18, 2007 - 3:20 PM

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