BEIJING, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc.
(NASDAQ:IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative
market-leading online entertainment company in China, today announced that its in-vehicle
entertainment solution will be offered as part of Ford's SYNC+, a
new in-vehicle infotainment system jointly developed by Ford China
and Baidu. Starting later this year, SYNC+ will be rolled out in a
range of new domestically-built Ford and Lincoln models in
China.
iQIYI continues to demonstrate its efforts to improve user
experience and benefits by venturing into the field of in-vehicle
online video streaming services, helping to pave a new path for, as
well as raise the value of, the online video streaming industry
with its new in-vehicle entertainment solution.
Synchronized with the FordPass App and powered by an extensive
range of functions including intelligent voice assist, customized
recommendations, in-vehicle online video streaming, smart
navigation and vehicle-to-smart home connectivity, SYNC+ will
provide Chinese customers with an upgraded in-vehicle
experience.
Through SYNC+, users will be able to access all copyrighted
content from iQIYI's massive content database and achieve voice
commands through an intelligent voice recognition function. In
addition, by logging into their iQIYI accounts using the car's
interface, users can access their viewing history and receive
user-customized content recommendations, allowing them a seamless
viewing experience. Customers can relax and enjoy movies and TV
programs while parked, for example while waiting for their children
to finish school.
iQIYI has developed this flexible in-vehicle entertainment
solution to address the consumers' increasingly sophisticated needs
when using their vehicles. Powered by AI technology and a
professional UX product design, it offers a range of valuable
services including VIP membership access, which will help deliver a
premium in-vehicle video entertainment experience to users and help
iQIYI and Ford achieve a mutually beneficial partnership.
"Intelligent vehicles are becoming a major part of our new way
of life, as we embrace trends like connectivity, autonomy,
electrification and the sharing economy," said Duan Youqiao, Senior
Vice President at iQIYI, "iQIYI will constantly strengthen
cooperation with automotive industry players as we explore more
innovative strategies to optimize in-vehicle entertainment
solutions and strive to achieve and offer a brand new experience
for our users."
About iQIYI, Inc.
iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company") is an
innovative market-leading online entertainment service
in China. Its corporate DNA combines creative talent with
technology, fostering an environment for continuous innovation and
the production of blockbuster content. iQIYI's platform features
highly popular original content, as well as a comprehensive library
of other professionally-produced content, partner-generated content
and user-generated content. The Company distinguishes itself in the
online entertainment industry by its leading technology platform
powered by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core
proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a massive user base with
tremendous user engagement, and has developed a diversified
monetization model including membership services, online
advertising services, content distribution, live broadcasting,
online games, IP licensing, online literature and e-commerce. For
more information on iQIYI, please
visit http://ir.iqiyi.com.
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