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Honda Boosts iOS Car Integration with New HondaLink Services for 2014 Civic, 2015 Fit
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I leased mine. Love the low payments due to the high residual value.
I'm guessing you don't currently have a nav system in your car?
I bought touch-screen gloves that pass the capacitance from my finger through to the iPhone touch screen. Highly recommended if you live in a temperate climate.
Thanks MR for posting this! I just found my next car (2015 Fit), and it has nothing to do with iOS capability.
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A small screen is standard on current Civics, next to the instrument cluster, and I've never found it to be a distraction. It uses dark backgrounds, dims automatically in low light and has very little glare.
For something Tim Cook says is really important, I'm seeing no movement on iOS in the car. These 3rd party hack jobs are frustrating at best - not only does the consumer want seedless integration - they NEED it. The so,unions so far all look like they were designed by a committee of engineers who have to compromise with management and none of them have a clue. He current solutions are complicated, perform poorly, and actually serve as a major distraction while driving- the exact opposite of what they're supposed to be.
If automakers are slow to move, make an apple head unit that fits the standard double DIN slot, and let all of us with older cars lead the way in showing how superior a seamless In-car system can be.
If automakers are slow to move, make an apple head unit that fits the standard double DIN slot, and let all of us with older cars lead the way in showing how superior a seamless In-car system can be.
$60 is dirt cheap! Keep in mind a few things...
1) Car navigation systems are VERY pricey (ranging from about $800 to upwards of $2,000). Those systems are generally not as capable as smartphone apps.
2) The app likely is just a drop in the bucket. I am assuming this, but would expect that to get the screen and associated technology you would need to upgrade to a higher trim level car.
3) If you do have a built in navigation system, the maps are generally fixed and getting map updates is about $200 (based on my experience with both Acura and Infiniti cars I've owned).
Ultimately, I would love a "dumb terminal" in the car that does nothing but link to my smartphone via bluetooth and allows for display and interaction with certain apps on the built-in screen (nav, phone, music, etc...not videos, games, etc.).
I don't know what most on this board expected the car companies to do.
Heck as someone who had pencilled in a new Honda car soon after they implemented "IOS in the car" I don't know what *I* expected Honda to do.
(and as someone who skipped the honda NAV option in the last two cars because it was terrible .)
But Honda is *NOT* going to make a standard feature (or standard at some trim level) that only works properly with iPhones. A pure Apple system like most of their products is going to be a walled garden.
I'm not so sure this isn't "IOS in the car" or at least the only form we're going to see. Toyota already has their system, Ford is tied to Microsoft already. Which leaves GM and Nissan in the volume car space.
The original intro by Apple was light on details, I'll withhold judgement until at least the end of next year to see how this shakes out.
Heck as someone who had pencilled in a new Honda car soon after they implemented "IOS in the car" I don't know what *I* expected Honda to do.
(and as someone who skipped the honda NAV option in the last two cars because it was terrible .)
But Honda is *NOT* going to make a standard feature (or standard at some trim level) that only works properly with iPhones. A pure Apple system like most of their products is going to be a walled garden.
I'm not so sure this isn't "IOS in the car" or at least the only form we're going to see. Toyota already has their system, Ford is tied to Microsoft already. Which leaves GM and Nissan in the volume car space.
The original intro by Apple was light on details, I'll withhold judgement until at least the end of next year to see how this shakes out.
Buy a newer model Honda is not a solution
Perhaps Honda should make what they currently offer functional.
Considering that the Honda Link bluetooth implementation on my 2011 Odyssey still doesn't function with any of my iphones (3s, 4, 4s, or 5) I'm not setting a high bar for this announcement. FWIW it functions with my blackberry and sony just fine.
I'm tired of Honda telling me its Apple's fault and Apple telling me its Honda's fault. Get together and complete the promised handsfree option you offered with the vehicle. Buy a new model is not a solution.
Perhaps Honda should make what they currently offer functional.
Considering that the Honda Link bluetooth implementation on my 2011 Odyssey still doesn't function with any of my iphones (3s, 4, 4s, or 5) I'm not setting a high bar for this announcement. FWIW it functions with my blackberry and sony just fine.
I'm tired of Honda telling me its Apple's fault and Apple telling me its Honda's fault. Get together and complete the promised handsfree option you offered with the vehicle. Buy a new model is not a solution.
I would be happy with a nice spot to mount an ipad mini instead of their own locked down touch screen solution.
No Android support, eh? Hope it's an option that I don't have to pay for as I'll be in the market to buy another Honda. Maybe I'll check out Toyota instead though, we'll see. Infotainment isn't #1 priority, but if they alienate customers by only having one integration it won't be good for them.
Many here on MacRumors won't agree with me, but that's just my opinion.
Many here on MacRumors won't agree with me, but that's just my opinion.
Many car manufacturers such as Honda, Mercedes, BMW offered iPod connectivity in the past. So it kind of sets precedence in that they are willing to accommodate for one brand device.
Android, Apple, WM8...I don't care at this point. Just pick one. Integrate it fully so that the smartphone seeds all the info, data, content, etc. Been waiting on smart, computer integration forever. There was a glimmer of hope in recent years. And I was really hopeful it will be different this time. However, big disappointment once again from the car manufacturers.
This reminds me sorely of pre-iPhone smartphones. Stagnation ever model release that they always try to spin as the "latest and greatest tech." But what peeves me off more is that cars are tens of thousands of dollar. I just don't understand what they are spending their R&D money on.
Just look at the story of Tesla. The founder said he hated the progress of tech in the car sector. Whether they hit the mark or not, you can see that they went for it and tried to push modern computing technology into their vehicles.
Android, Apple, WM8...I don't care at this point. Just pick one. Integrate it fully so that the smartphone seeds all the info, data, content, etc. Been waiting on smart, computer integration forever. There was a glimmer of hope in recent years. And I was really hopeful it will be different this time. However, big disappointment once again from the car manufacturers.
This reminds me sorely of pre-iPhone smartphones. Stagnation ever model release that they always try to spin as the "latest and greatest tech." But what peeves me off more is that cars are tens of thousands of dollar. I just don't understand what they are spending their R&D money on.
Just look at the story of Tesla. The founder said he hated the progress of tech in the car sector. Whether they hit the mark or not, you can see that they went for it and tried to push modern computing technology into their vehicles.
A definite safety concern! It could be engineered so the screen would only activate when the tranny is in 'park', but people would then just go back to their cellphones, which is equally as dangerous. One would hope people would use common sense with these devices, and let their front passenger do their navigating, or when alone, do the right thing and pull over.
One of the things I wanted to do when I used the crappy/dated low res touch screen was to write my own iPad app for it. Unfortunately I don't think Porsche would allow it not to mention void my warranty lol
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To be honest I've thought about it a lot driving the last few years. A cellular iPad mini linked to iPod compatible car can do 90% of everything I need.
We just need to have the car manufacture allow an app to control system settings such as clock.. air con. They can easily write their own app, update over air and still restrict access to sensitive electronics
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To be honest I've thought about it a lot driving the last few years. A cellular iPad mini linked to iPod compatible car can do 90% of everything I need.
We just need to have the car manufacture allow an app to control system settings such as clock.. air con. They can easily write their own app, update over air and still restrict access to sensitive electronics
i think apple needs to build their own car system, so you could bring it from car-to-car when you do buy a new car. clearly there's a market for it, and i bet apple could really do well
Does this mean Apple is the Honda Fit of the tech world?
Disclaimer: This post is intended to be humorous.
Disclaimer: This post is intended to be humorous.
Does this mean Apple is the Honda Fit of the tech world?
Disclaimer: This post is intended to be humorous.
DAMNIT, SCRUFF! YOU BEAT ME TO IT!
i think chances are against that -- I'm not aware of any iOS app being able to use data stores on an external device. more than likely it works like the AppRadio head units -- outputs the video & touch signal from your iOS device to the head unit as an external display. (external displays are supported by iOS -- including tap events)
So sad! I was hoping they would mention the Odyssey. Pleas bring it to the odyssey!
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Your Bluetooth doesn't work at all in your ody? I haven't had any issues and I have had all iterations of the iPhone except for the 5s... And have had two 2011 odys and a 2013 ody now. I was waiting for the 2015 to get Siri in the car but it looks like maybe it won't happen to later so maybe I'll start working a deal on a 2014.
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Your Bluetooth doesn't work at all in your ody? I haven't had any issues and I have had all iterations of the iPhone except for the 5s... And have had two 2011 odys and a 2013 ody now. I was waiting for the 2015 to get Siri in the car but it looks like maybe it won't happen to later so maybe I'll start working a deal on a 2014.