Apple CarPlay
Auto manufacturers really just need to relinquish their media setups to the phone manufacturers. I expect in the future that when you first buy a new car, the infotainment system will ask if you want to connect to your mobile system and load the correct interface, whether it be car play, android auto, or other. This approach should save them r&d in the long run and prevent things like MBs COMAND, Caddys QUE, iDrive, Enform, etc.
Last edited by T0ked; Nov 23, 2014 at 06:23 AM.
doing iOS or Android would be a lot easier to program and far better quality. After using a smartphone then a car infotainment system, the cars system seems so ancient. Hard to believe it took this long for them to catch on
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Auto manufacturers really just need to relinquish their media setups to the phone manufacturers. I expect in the future that when you first buy a new car, the infotainment system will ask if you want to connect to your mobile system and load the correct interface, whether it be car play, android auto, or other. This approach should save them r&d in the long run and prevent things like MBs COMAND, Caddys QUE, iDrive, Enform, etc.
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Now if only windows Phone catches up...fast.
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The video says its designed to lockout ur phone. Why???? Plus I don't want to have to worry about plugging up my phone every time I enter the car. Furthermore, what if the kids want to play with ur phone or a passenger wants to use it to snap a picture etc.?
Wireless, auto-connecting bluetooth, and multitasking are the three essential elements missing here.
Wireless, auto-connecting bluetooth, and multitasking are the three essential elements missing here.
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