On a 2010 BMW 750i, with smarphone integration, the 3GS fits the holder perfectly, charges fine, uses the car's built in external antenna, connect and syncs contacts via blue tooth. The car's system has a separate Ipod integration where I have a Hard Drive based older iPod and it works perfectly through the iDrive system (so I do not use the iPhone's iPod function).
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Do any new cars include iPhone compatibility?
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2010 Cobalt SS/TC USB works perfectly with iPhone/iPod. Bluetooth also works perfectly for making calls and the cars BT speech recognition has never failed me yet.
many new cars such as the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and even the Buick Lacrosse and many new fords have Mp3 USB ports built right in the center console. Just like many have bluetooth built right in
I've seen it in person and i think Microsoft did a great job.
I've seen it in person and i think Microsoft did a great job.
I have a 2009 Ford with the sync and nav system. The iPhone and iPod will connect with bluetooth from your pocket or purse or backpack. My daughter loves to control the music from the back seat.
Mad Mac Maniac
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you can control it from the back seat???
So how do you like sync? I'm thinking about getting a fusion or a taurus
I have a 2009 Edge with sync/nav and I have to agree it is top notch. When I went to pick out a car, I definitly took into account the "tech" level of the car and compatibility with iPhone/iPod. It had a line in and a USB built in to the arm rest. I leave a 16GB Nano plugged into the USB port out of sight. It is fully controllable with voice and steering wheel buttons. If you want you cant switch over to bluetooth connection with the iphone and stream music wirelessly from your pocket (can't voice control streaming music though). If you get a call on the iPhone it lowers sound of music and you hear the phone ringing...accept or ignore...after either your music starts right back up where it left off. I didn't see anything else on the market that impressed me like the SYNC set-up. The BMW I test drove may have been more "luxurious" but the media integration wasn't as slick. (Not to diss BMW, I definitely like their vehicles)
Edit: The USB port DOES charge your gear. One day my iPhone was running low and I left it in the car while I ran in for a class...charged while I was gone.
Mad Mac Maniac
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can the iphone music be played via bluetooth or does it need to be plugged into usb? I would be using my iphone for both music and phone.
I assume that the music fades out when a call begins as is typically done with the iphone.
I assume that the music fades out when a call begins as is typically done with the iphone.
In my BMW, it plays via the connection which I assume is bluetooth. When someone calls me, the music stops and I answer the call.
Yes, the music plays via bluetooth, but will work over USB as well. Either way, the advantage with USB is that it will charge the phone and you can use the voice commands to control the music. With bluetooth you can do neither.
Mad Mac Maniac
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But why would you want to use voice commands when you can control it with the steering wheel and radio? I mean I guess if you are looking for a specific song or something you can jump straight to it. But otherwise I think I'd rather just use the controls
No, Im sorry that I didn't make that clear. If you are using the iPhone via bluetooth the only way to change songs is through the phone itself. The buttons on the wheel nor radio will change the songs. Only way to use voice/buttons/etc in the car is through a wired connection.
Mad Mac Maniac
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Oh well that is kinda unfortunate. I guess that feature could possibly be added with a software update? I know SYNC has had a few software updates since it's release. or is that something that just can't be done thru bluetooth?
I have an aftermarket pioneed premier system and it treats my iphone as an ipod but doesnt charge it.
My understanding is that it is a limitation in the bluetooth connection rather than an issue for a SYNC upgrade. I am not 100% sure on this though. I have personally never seen a car that can control a wirelessly streaming phone, so I would say if it could be done someone would have already.
iPhone works perfect with 2010 Camaro, bluetooth is wonderful, and you can plug your iphone up via apple usb cord in the armrest and control the iPhone thru the head unit! Definately worth it!