Doubt it'll happen, at least not soon. Only thing I've ever seen lately is Palm devices getting snubbed at every turn.
-- Michael On 7/22/2010 1:08 PM, George Kontos wrote: > Very cool technology. I would like being able to lock the car using my > phone from anywhere! I hope they make it work with Palm's webOS phones and > not just stupid iPhones. > > Got the article below from a friend who is an engineer at GM in Detroit. > > George > --------------------------------------- > > OnStar Expands Mobile App Technology Availability > > Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will > soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, > thanks to the power of OnStar. > > Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are leveraging OnStar technology to > develop the most robust mobile applications on the market for new vehicle > owners. Each of the brand-specific apps will allow owners to activate all of > the functions available on a traditional vehicle key fob - remote start, > horn and lights and door lock/unlock - securely from their smartphones. This > means drivers will no longer have to be within a requisite distance, or even > have their keys with them, to control these functions on their vehicles. > "Giving our customers control of their vehicles with smart phone application > technology is a key advantage of OnStar's in-vehicle connectivity," said > Chris Preuss, OnStar president. "This technology empowers drivers to make > decisions about their travels well before they enter the vehicle, meaning > their full attention can stay where it needs to be - on the road ahead." > For example, say someone is racing to catch a flight and realizes at the > gate that he forgot to lock his vehicle. OnStar's mobile app technology > allows him to log into his Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick or GMC app, enter his > custom PIN and send a remote lock signal to his vehicle, giving him the > peace of mind to go on with his trip knowing his vehicle is secure. > In addition, the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC apps will leverage > OnStar's unique connection to the vehicle to provide key diagnostic > information, including fuel tank level and range, remaining oil life, > current and recommended tire pressure and lifetime average miles per gallon. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
