My car reminds me if I left the keyless entry device in the car. It will sound an alarm when I close the door.
This will be an interesting experiment. I have read tons of studies that those with more disposable income purchase Apple while those with less purchase Android. If true, it will be interesting how this plays out in the cars. Will luxury cars tend for CarPlay? Will higher trim levels of non-luxury cars also tend towards Apple? And conversely will the cheap cars or the base models tend towards Google?
It will be interesting to see how it plays out.
I don't think you understand how CarPlay and Android Auto work...
The auto maker doesn't have to pick one or the other unless they have some kind of exclusive partnership.
CarPlay and Auto are simply software running on the entertainment center's computer.
As far as I've understood, Apple isn't making any exclusive deals with automakers, it makes no sense and would only alienate people.
If they already have an iPhone, they'll want to use CarPlay. If they already have an Android phone, they'll want to use Auto.
CarPlay has been available to you via third-party, aftermarket head units. they came out late last summer.
No I think I got everything you have stated. But Apple and Google, and probably GM and the NSA, will know how many cars (and which models) are using Carplay versus Google Auto. My point was that it would be interesting to see if people who have more money, who will buy the more expensive cars, own iphones and therefore use carplay.
Again, if the theory is correct, people with less money have androids and wont buy the expensive cars.
So, while both CarPlay and Auto are available, the usage will not be even.
I have the Pioneer head unit. It is the top of the line model. After using it for a while, I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT.
-Using maps at night doesn't go into "night mode", so remains so bright, it blinds you.
-The voice commands are horrible.
-Dictating text messages is a recipe for some hilarious misspellings--so you can't use it in a professional context.
-It loses connectivity sometimes.
-CarPlay occasionally crashes the head unit.
-It can be unresponsive for 30+ seconds.
Much of this is probably an issue with the hardware, but I bet all other cars will have the same issue since Apple isn't making car head units. If they want this to work well, they better make head units. Right now, it is more annoying than helpful.
Huh! Didn't realize they were still making the Volt. Interesting. Been thinking about picking up a prius in the next couple years; perhaps I'll give... Chevrolet... another look. Words I never thought I'd say...
yes...quite aware....but now that newer cars have more features its becoming more and more problematic to incorporate aftermarket units. Ive looked into the pioneer App radio - which is basically all an iphone user needs - a screen with speaker amp and carplay support. howeve,. to incorporate other car items ie usb/aux port, back up camera, microphone, car diagnostics etc you need to jump through hoops to make it all seamless, whereas id prefer my car to just come carplay equiped
Thank you. Also, the Alpine ILX-007 does support wireless Carplay. It is the only one I know of so far.
sort of. the aftermarket head units have support for inputs, back up cam, mic, and steering wheel controls. I've had a couple AppRadios, tho I'm not thrilled with their implementation, my next will likely be the similar Alpine unit.
I have the Pioneer head unit. It is the top of the line model. After using it for a while, I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT.
-Using maps at night doesn't go into "night mode", so remains so bright, it blinds you.
-The voice commands are horrible.
-Dictating text messages is a recipe for some hilarious misspellings--so you can't use it in a professional context.
-It loses connectivity sometimes.
-CarPlay occasionally crashes the head unit.
-It can be unresponsive for 30+ seconds.
Much of this is probably an issue with the hardware, but I bet all other cars will have the same issue since Apple isn't making car head units. If they want this to work well, they better make head units. Right now, it is more annoying than helpful.