Despite being just nine months old, Siri is a device that has already taken the world by storm. With the upcoming iOS 6, Siri is only bound to be better-becoming smarter and answering much more questions. At this week's World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), it was revealed that specific automakers plan to integrate Siri into their vehicles in what has been coined the "Eyes Free" System.
Siri is an intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator which works as an application for Apple's iOS. It's an application that uses a natural language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations and perform actions by delegating requests to a set of Web services.
Although very few details have been provided, we can be certain that the new Eyes Free feature will put a Siri button on the steering wheel of Jaguars, Land Rovers, BMWs, Mercedes, Toyotas, Chryslers, Hondas, Audis and GM vehicles. The manufacturers have promised to support the feature in the next 12 months.
Siri is already making an impact on the automotive sector with Mercedes planning to integrate it into its new A-Class, due to be released in Europe later this year.
Apple's WWDC runs June 11-15 in San Francisco, CA.
