In-car systems range from one brand to another, which is why some folks simply prefer to use Apple's option, CarPlay. And Ford is looking to make it even easier to use CarPlay starting in 2020.
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iOS 13’s CarPlay features include Light theme, Dashboard, album art, Calendar, Hey Siri & more
CarPlay has received its biggest update ever in iOS 13 with an all-new Dashboard to access music, maps and more in a single view, in addition to a Light theme, a new Calendar app, Siri support for third-party navigation and audio apps and much more.
iOS 13 to bring system-wide Dark Mode, tabs, enhanced Live Photos & Home screen, more
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu published a new report on Wednesday in which they outlined some of the changes coming to iOS 13.
Kuo: Apple to use custom chips for the long-awaited car effort between 2023 and 2025
TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (formerly with KGI Securities) has predicted that Apple may recruit its sole chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to build in-house designed processors based on ARM architecture for use in its car project.
You can now use Google’s Waze using CarPlay
The latest version of Waze finally adds CarPlay support to the popular navigation app. The compatibility arrives with the 4.43.4 app update.
You can now navigate Google Maps on CarPlay
Google Maps is officially supported by Apple CarPlay. Thanks to this support, iPhone users can now navigate with Google Maps from their car's built-in display.
How to customize Maps turn-by-turn navigation alerts on Apple Watch
In this tutorial, we will share how you can personalize the Maps app turn-by-turn navigation alerts on your Apple Watch when you're driving, using CarPlay, walking, or cycling.
Mapsic incorporates music controls into Apple and Google Maps
Hot off the heels of Cydia’s latest repository refresh is a new jailbreak tweak called Mapsic by iOS developer Antique, which incorporates an elaborate music player experience into the Apple and Google Maps apps.
The screenshot examples above depict how Mapsic looks in both apps. In both instances, the music player is both low-key and visually-stunning.
Sony’s bestselling aftermarket CarPlay receiver just got better
If you love CarPlay but aren't fond of burning cash on a brand-new vehicle just to get CarPlay out of the box, consider Sony's latest receiver featuring a 6.4-inch touchscreen, CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, support for iDatalink Maestro and more.
Kuo: Apple Car back on track, coming within 5-7 years
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the iPhone maker is positioning itself to introduce an automobile in three to five years. If true, this would represent an about-face for the company. In recent years, most have assumed Apple was no longer planning on building a so-called "iCar," but instead was focused on improving its CarPlay technology. The reputable analyst's comments were first published by MacRumors.
Apple partners with Fiat Chrysler & Volkswagen to bundle Apple Music trial with new vehicles that support CarPlay
Apple has partnered up with Fiat Chrysler and Volkswagen to offer a six-month subscription to Apple Music when purchasing a new vehicle with CarPlay. The new promo will start on May 1, 2018.