Why Your New Ride Needs Apple CarPlay Or Android Auto
In recent years, car infotainment systems—providing both information and entertainment— have become a premier feature of automobiles. Although many cars include the manufacturer’s own brand of infotainment system, most car makers simply make their vehicles compatible with the two biggest players in the game: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. What Are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are interfaces that connect your smartphone to the infotainment system so that the latter can control your smartphone and display what’s on the phone. You don’t have to use your hands to make this happen or even pick up the phone. The two systems have been developed for the two most prominent smartphones. Apple CarPlay is owned by Apple and works with iPhones. Android Auto is owned by Google and works with any smartphone that uses the Android operating system, such as Samsung and Google phones. Both systems allow you to connect the phone to your infotainment system to play music, listen to podcasts, get directions, place phone calls, and even send text messages. Using voice control, you never have to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. Point-by-Point Comparison of Apple CarPlay and…
