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And Why That Could Be A Good Thing
Word came down from on high that a handful of automakers, a few consumer electronics manufacturers and two suppliers had joined forces to create the Car Connectivity Consortium. The underlying purpose: to begin standardizing in-vehicle connectivity solutions ranging from Nokia's awkwardly-named "Terminal Mode" to Near Field Communications (NFC) and wireless charging capabilities.
In a world where platforms, devices and vehicle software runs the gamut from bleeding-edge (your smartphone) to bled-out (your two-year old, OEM-supplied navigation system), The Consortium has the potential to meld ease-of-use with constant connectivity. But there's a problem: two of the biggest names in mobile technology - Apple and Google - aren't in on the party. So is The Consortium dead before even it issues its next press release?
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