Phone-to-car sync allows for virtual conferencing while at the side of the road

Nokia have recently released new software for their Smartphone that is expected to become the leading standard for phone-to-car integration.

The new software will enable car users to connect music to the stereo and there will also be other features specifically designed for out of office workers.

The company was assisted in this scheme by the Consumer Electronics for Automotive group, as a way to ensure the best design for car and Smartphone users.

Nokia designed the technology for the average driver who spends between one and two hours in their vehicle per day, with the intention of making the driver less isolated from the outside world.

There have been plans to create this technology for some time, as the modern office worker is already equipped with a Smartphone, Blackberry or iPod that can all be integrated into a car with the minimum of effort.

“The next logical step is to provide an easy way to connect their smartphone to their car. This way services and content from the mobile can be fully integrated with the in-car speakers, displays and control systems," said a Nokia representative.

Some of the features that will be of specific use to office workers will be the ability to use the stereo system to create a surround sound speaker-phone and the GPS location-based apps will help you get to a meeting on time. The representative said that this is possible because, “Smartphone not only holds their favourite music but now, if it is a Nokia smartphone, comes with free worldwide navigation services.”

You would also be able to receive updates on your phone about engine efficiency and car performance, to ensure that you do not break down at the side of the road. 

With this new technology your out of office experience does not have to mean you are out of the loop on important information.