Users can now maneuver their FM transmitter and tune into the best radio frequency to play music in the car effortlessly. Belkin announced a new TuneCast Auto Live FM transmitter and ClearScan Live software application for the iPhone and the iPod Touch.
With ClearScan, the iPhone’s screen can exhibit the FM frequency and the controls. The GPS, powered with ClearScan and TuneCast enables users to find out the clearest FM frequency at the user’s location with the aid of the geographical data. One of the prominent features of iPhone OS 3.0 is to facilitate application control of hardware accessories. Gauging on this feature, the software application can be utilized to interact with an iPhone FM transmitter accessory.
“With the TuneCast Auto Live and ClearScan Live, we are adding to our broad portfolio, fully supporting the iPhone and all its different uses. Belkin is helping to unleash the possibilities of the iPhone by developing hardware and software products that take advantage of the iPhone OS 3.0,” remarked Hanoz Gandhi, VP of Products at Belkin.
This combination of hardware and software, would give an apt tool to the users for controlling and listening to music while on the move. Using this software, consumers can manage TuneCast Auto Live from the iPhone or iPod Touch. Users can also change frequencies and set favorite channels as presets, manually. With this technology, controlling FM transmission and music from the iPhone user interface is simplified. Customers can also provide their inputs about the efficiency and the functionality of the software at their neighborhood. ClearScan allows users to minimize the number of devices that are used in the car.
TuneCast Auto Live is compatible with the iPod Classic and Nano. The PRO setting feature optimizes audio and boosts volume. It sports two programmable preset buttons and high-contrast backlit display. Additionally, it provides in-car charging, ClearScan one-push station locator.
TuneCast Auto Live dubbed as F8Z498 retails for $79.99. ClearScan be downloaded for free via the iTunes store and would be available around early fall in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.