Pioneer announces the addition of two new Google features to its navigation devices. The Pioneer Navigation devices will be enriched with GOOG-411 services and Google Maps. Pioneer’s new series like AVIC-F as well as others including AVIC-F500BT, AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT and Premier AVIC-F90BT will have free access to the GOOG-411 service. The one-touch GOOG-411 icon on the screen makes it simpler and easier.
Larry Rougas, vice president of marketing and product planning for the mobile business group at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. said, “Google consistently offers services that makes searching for information fast and easy.†Adding, “We believe that both GOOG-411 and Google Maps will add more depth into the functionality of our products, resulting in an enhanced navigation experience.â€
“In many cases, speech is the most natural way to find information when mobile,” said Mike Cohen, manager of the speech research at Google. “In this partnership with Pioneer, we are making it possible for users to tap into the power of GOOG-411 — giving a fast means to find and connect with businesses when on the go.”
Google Maps users will be able to send information to the AVIC-F series navigation systems. The AVIC software once downloaded (free) will enable searches from Google Maps to be transferred to AVIC-F devices.
