One of the frustrating things about driving a car with an iPhone (or other smartphone) in tow is syncing its contents with the car’s audio or navigation system. But thanks to Toyota‘s new Toyota Touch Life, that doesn’t have to be so much of a problem anymore.
According to Engadget, Toyota’s new Touch Infotainment system lets iPhone and iPod touch users access a handful of apps directly from their iDevice. By downloading Toyota’s “application launcher,” a free app from the App Store, users can access certain apps on the in-car display, which mirrors iPhone’s screen…in part. Only certain apps are compatible, including Garmin StreetPilot and some Internet news and radio apps like AUPEO!, plus Stitcher, Facebook and Twitter.
Touch Infotainment is exclusive to new new Toyota Verso-S, Yaris and Hilux cars. We don’t know if will become available to the Avensis, Prius or Verso models or as an add-on to existing Toyota vehicles.
Toyota’s Touch Life will “mirror” your iPhone’s display originally appeared on TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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