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Ford enables HD radio with iTunes Tagging ~ The first in its category

29 December 2009 773 views 2 Comments

Now, Ford is set to be first automaker to introduce high definition radios with features such as iTunes tagging. They have planned to extend Wi-Fi access to their new models. Ford to offer widest variety of factory-installed technology, features and conveniences to customers to make driving even more enjoyable.

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HD Radio technology captures free digital radio broadcasts and play them with dramatically improved sound. This digital technology provides a number of advanced services that is not available with an analog radio. FM audio have near-CD quality which makes it convenient for users to select their favorite songs to download and purchase. Extra FM channels named HD2/HD3 are available and useful on-screen Program Service Data, such as artist name and song title.

Through the factory installed Sync interface system, iTunes Tagging will provide customers with ability to capture a song with a simple push of tag button on radio display and song information will be stored in radio’s memory.

The world’s first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed package HD Radio receiver will launch in 2010 on new Ford models.

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