Palm and Audi have announced that they will offer a new generation of communications solutions designed to improve safety and convenience for drivers: easy and totally integrated hands-free calling inside the car. Using built-in Bluetooth(R) short-range wireless technology and the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone(1), drivers of 2006 Audi A6 and A8 vehicles can make and receive calls(2) totally hands-free using the car’s MMI(TM) (Multi Media Interface) console, voice-recognition interface(3) or steering-wheel controls.

Bluetooth will come standard in all 2006 Audi A8 and A6 vehicles and also in 2006 Audi A4 and S4 sedans and Avants when the vehicles are equipped with the optional phone preparation. Some of the features include the ability to:

– Pick up or ignore incoming calls;
– Dial outgoing calls;
– View active call status, including caller ID;
– View the Treo 650’s call history;
– Dial from Treo 650 favorites, speed dials, or call logs;
– Access Treo 650 voicemail;
– Manage multiple incoming calls; and
– View carrier information, including signal strength and roaming status.

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Palm Press Room | Palm and Audi Launch Communications Tool for Improved Safety and Convenience on the Road