Most newer vehicles have telematics units that could still record where you go, or how fast you drive. They still have microphones that could listen to what you are saying in car or what you are listening to. So unless folks are ripping those things out, I'm not sure CarPlay is providing the level of privacy they think it does.
LG is not being removed. It’s going to be tweaked.
To some extent, yes. Of course they can still get my location and driving telemetry, but they won't have my contacts, call logs, accounts, playlists, calendar etc.
LOL it's obvious that you're completely missing the point, so I think further arguments are just a waste of imaginary paper.
See above.
I recall what their native UI were before CarPlay / Android Auto. They did not seem like they were designed by humans or for humans. Doing nearly anything took unnecessary extra steps and using voice commands required memorizing exact phrases. Mapping a route was like programming a 1960s computer via punch cards.
the UI for many of them is still like this… outside of infotainment functionality being done by CarPlay.
you keep saying that… but the only thread I’m seeing here is that you just want it to be done by Apple. If it’s not Apple you’re not interested. This is fine. I disagree, but if you just want it to be done by Apple I can’t argue, because it doesn’t matter how good Tesla or Rivian’s software is, it isn’t Apple. I don’t think that’s a very good argument and I think a huge percentage of the people that “want CarPlay” just want a better UI experience in their car. Which Tesla and Rivian offer.
I want it to reside on my phone and be the same regardless of the car I use. Since I use Apple, I am looking got CarPlay. If I ever switch back to Android, I'll be looking for Android Auto.
Perhaps. I honestly don't know. When I was in Tesla, the interface on that massive tablet seemed a bit too busy. But even Tesla is now working on bringing CarPlay into its vehicles.
It’s a fair point that my Rivian preferences are not copied over to any dumpy rental car I might drive, but I’m not convinced most people drive as many different cars as you seem to.
Well we were going through the “soccer mom” period - and so were most of our friends and family - for almost 20 years.
I drive different brands almost every week, business travel rentals.
Same here, I've had every iPhone and every car I've ever owned has had CarPlay and I wouldn't want to use a car without CarPlay. Just got a Tesla a few months ago and I don't even miss CarPlay one single bit.
Right Karen, because giving a voice command to Siri while keeping my hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road is more dangerous than pulling over on a busy freeway, or changing radio station via physical buttons on the dashboard, or drinking hot coffee, or driving while tired.
I’m on your side with this one. Using voice commands to send a text is very useful. If a driver have have a conversation with a person in the car ( which all drivers do) they can send a text. It’s the only way to send a text safely.
Out of curiosity, do you drive an EV? From what I have seen, Apple Maps still needs some work on EV Routing, and I was curious if anyone else has talked about it's UX.
No, we usually get one vehicle with decent towing capacity and another with 6-7 seats, and there's no decent and (relatively) reasonably priced EV offerings in that space yet. Also, most EVs can't be repaired outside of dealership, and given the numbers on the roads around here, I don't know that there's sufficient capacity. Don't want to be waiting for months for something that takes days to fix. Even with ICE vehicles, I prefer to go to an independent mechanic rather than waiting for the dealership, I can usually get my car fixed much faster and at a better price.
Same thing with CarPlay, and probably Android Auto. That's the whole idea behind hands-free NLP voice commands. You can forbid something and then have to strictly enforce it and people will still break the law, or you can make it safe and convenient to where you don't have to worry about it being a problem. Unlike driving while drunk / high, texting or calling is not inherently dangerous by itself, it's all in how you do that. People fumbling around with climate controls or operating buttons on the dashboard have to take their eyes off the road and one hand off the steering wheel, while saying "Hey Siri send a text" doesn't require me to do anything other than opening my mouth.
Thanks, good to know.
I got broadsided in my Tesla at 65. Thankfully out of all possible bad outcomes, both drivers walked away and both cars were able to drive away.
