The Screens Newsletter: February 2024

Hello, and welcome to the February edition of The Screens Newsletter!

First, let's talk about the sensations that took CES 2024 by storm – the MB.OS1 and the BMW iDrive 9! They are not just infotainment systems; they are technological masterpieces! Trust us; you won't want to miss this!

Also, we have a BIG BANG release. Scroll down to find out more about it!

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New Infotainment Systems at Screens Studio! ??

Mercedes-Benz Actros L: The truck, the myth, the legend!

At Screens Studio, we’ve filmed our first-ever truck’s infotainment system!

The interior of the Actros L is equipped with two displays (IC and HU) and two virtual exterior side mirrors that provide rear views for the driver. What's the highlight of its infotainment system?

1.??? Navigation Announcement Voices: There are many different voices to choose from.

• English voices include the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Chinese representatives: Mandarin, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Hakka, and Hoklo, with male/female options.

2.??? Interior Lighting Controls:

• Easily adjust the brightness via a slider in the menu.
• The bed area switch panel manages interior, reading, and ambient lighting.
• The mobile app mirrors the head unit with sliding interior lighting controls.

3.??? Mobile app integration:

• Mirror head unit controls for interior lighting.
• Conveniently access truck features remotely through the app.

4.??? The Remote Truck 2.0 app helps you with four options:

• Departure check: check the truck’s status, tires, axles, and lights.
• Truck: control tail-lift and tire filling assist
• Living: control audio, interior lights, and climate
• Timer: set the alarm, climate timer, and sleep timer.

? Remote access interacts swiftly with the truck for effortless operation.

Toyota Prius 2023

Toyota Prius has had a revamp ever since. While the previous dashboard had the instrument cluster in the middle, the new ones have had major changes. Here are the highlights:

1.??? Advanced Parking: multiple built-in cameras offer a responsive view, utilizing the large head unit.

2.??? "Hey, Toyota" features: by embracing intelligent voice assistant features, Toyota has taken it to a new level.

? The VA discerns between drivers or passengers who activate it and responds only to the same person.

? this enhances user experience with tailored interactions.

3.??? Drive Away notifications: interior ambient light alerts the driver when a vehicle in front moves.

? This feature aids specifically in high-traffic situations.

Ji Yue 01

Introducing Ji Yue, the visionary automotive robot brand forged through the partnership of Geely Holding Group and Baidu Group. As their inaugural luxury intelligent electric SUV, the 01 has left an impression. When you step inside, experience a sense of familiarity akin to the Tesla Model Y. Read our expert highlights below:?

1.??? Meet Simo: The AI voice assistant 01 is called "Simo," and it can recognize the car owner from outside the car. You first need to save your voiceprint from the driver’s seat and then use it to access different features in the vehicle.

2.??? Games: The infotainment system comes with Ultra Sensing 4D games. You can also ask Simo, "I want to play games," and it will enable it.

3.??? KTV: You can experience high-quality KTV entertainment on the screen, making it an excellent entertainment upgrade for the Chinese market.

Baojun Yun Duo

The Baojun Yun Duo has a system entirely around intelligent driving. The vehicle also needs an intelligent display to showcase those features. Here are the highlights:

1.??? Split Screen: It is an extension of the intelligent driving information, ensuring all the relevant details are visible and complete. The features are thoughtfully positioned so that they can be used while driving.

2.??? Intelligent Driving: You can check the surroundings on the head unit with a good detection range. The vehicle leads you to use the various features through detailed instructions.

3.??? Valet Parking Assist: Upon selecting this feature on the head unit, the system memorizes the parking path up to 1km. On top of that, during the parking process, the vehicle can autonomously avoid obstacles, intelligently detour, and optimize the route.

Auto China Infotainment Report 2024!

The overwhelmingly positive response to our IAA and CES Infotainment Reports from our clients has inspired our benchmarking experts to step foot into the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

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Until Next Time…?

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