Honda to introduce iOS integration with 2014 range, unveiling in December

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Honda will be unveiling its iOS in the Car mirroring in December, with the functionality to be included in its 2014 range.

The new iOS integration features will be unveiled in the first week of December, but the 2014 Honda Civic will be the first with the functionality in-built.

Apple and Honda have been working together since 2011 when they initially announce Siri Eyes Free, but it seems new iOS in the Car features will be announced in the next fortnight.

A source close to Honda said the iOS features are “more than just simple mirroring” and instead you’ll be able to control your iOS device using a 7-inch multitouch display built into the car’s dashboard.

Siri Eyes Free allows you to hit a button on the steering wheel to control your iPhone using Siri’s voice controls. You might find this useful for changing the music track or making calls, but Honda’s new iOS in the Car features will apparently go far beyond this.

Honda confirmed mirroring technology would feature in the 2014 Civic when it goes on sale in December via its Twitter account:

“Mirroring technology is available starting with the all-new 2014 Civic – we don’t believe that will be available in the 13 Accords.”

The Japanese motor vehicle company also added that the Siri Eyes Free updates would be available in early December.

“We’re anticipating Siri Eyes Free updates before the beginning of December.”

Apple is also working with Audi, BMW, Chrysler, General Motors, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota to bring Siri Eyes Free to more vehicles.

The Honda iOS in the Car announcements are tipped for a December 4 event.

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Via: 9to5mac

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Three announces the launch of 4 g plans for December, won't cost you extra

Three has announced its plan to rollout 4 g for this year, with the network, revealing that will load existing users extra for use of 4 g speeds.

Making the announcement as both Vodafone and O2 launch their 4 g services in the United Kingdom, three showed that, while it may be too late to the party with its 4 g services not launching until December, in terms of value are going to tear down the competition, no more for 4 g connections that its current 3 g charging rates.

"We are pleased to announce that we will be the first network to offer 4 g no no additional cost to our customers," said Hugh Davies, Director of Corporate Affairs in making the announcement.

"All of our customers who are in three with a device ready 4 g will get automatic logon, hassle-free in 4 g areas without having to change plans or SIM cards."
He added: "As we roll out and continue to invest in 4 g also will bring us greater capacity to those on our advanced 3 g network available, enhance the experience for all our customers."

All you can eat data plans at no additional cost, three still offers to announce any price for new customers joining directly to its 4 g plans, suggesting its rates for new users will remain on par with the existing offerings.

Confirming that enters the fray 4 g before the end of the year, three showed that 4 g services, conveniently, will be available in a trio of cities in the United Kingdom at launch, with London, Birmingham and Manchester to be given the nod first.

Eager to expand its 4 g service quickly, three said it will offer 4 g coverage through the 98 per cent of the United Kingdom by the end of 2015, including 50 cities before the end of next year.

An official spokesman of the company said: "all three customers with ready 4 g will be able to take advantage of 4 g free of charge with a simple software upgrade, so no need to go to a store".

They added: "three is facilitating the transition to 4 G, there are no new contracts to sign, no need to change rates or swap SIMs. Three will also continue to offer all you can eat data, as part of his plans. "

Three currently offers a range of ready 4 g phones, including the likes of major market Samsung Galaxy S4, an HTC and BlackBerry QWERTY Q10.

To learn more: EE 4 g reaches 100 city finish line

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