Apple CarPlay touch screen integration

theDreamer

Right now this design Apple has released requires you plug in your device via its new connection (forget the name). So it charges while it is in use, this is probably to skip over any battery issues right now until later down the road. Plus a cable connection is probably faster than BT honestly.

On the comment of Apple, they have many years to go, they are positioning themselves into other industries (ie cars) to keep their leverage going. I would prefer to see auto makers do more of a general connection, supports iOS, Android, WP, etc.

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kenchan

yep, same thought as my post#4.

kenchan

is the screen capacitive or resistive? if capacitive makes even less sense cause i cant control it with gloves on. unless you get one of those special gloves.

another reason why i run my pioneer HU to make calls through BT. i can dial from the screen with gloves on while my phone is in my pocket.

theDreamer

That is probably on the car side of choices.
Honestly this just sounds like Apple has put forth a setup that if your phone gets plugged into one of these cars the car will load up an Apple specific UI and allow apps to run.

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MacCool

Yeh, it doesn't appear to be an all-or-none thing. If you have an iPhone 5 or greater and the right app, you can run CarPlay, but you don't have to. Otherwise, it's just Nissan's Nav package as usual. No reason car mfgrs can't allow other apps, like Android apps, to run too. Hardware might be a problem. Does the Nav package allow Android devices?

Nissan (and others) already have a iPod/iPhone interface. If I plug my iPhone into my 2014 Z or my wife's 2012 Murano, the iPod/iPhone music controls come up on the touch screen. That's old technology.

As to wireless access...apparently that's in the cards. Volvo has already announced it as imminent. Wireless charging? Not ready for prime time in the industry. My original question was whether or not this is likely to be usable on current Nissans with touch screen and iOS interface (in other words, with Nav package)

madmike23

Yes. I have a Note 3 linked to mine. Streams perfectly, navigation even has all my starred locations from my google maps. The nav interface can be controlled by physical buttons/dial, touchscreen, or from the steering wheel as well. Even voice commands from steering wheel. iPod hookup is in the arm rest.

While driving, its nice to have physical buttons such as the big dial on the nav, answering calls, scrolling through menus, etc. Touch screen can be tricky and dangerous while driving.

MacCool

Hence the expanded Siri interface that's part of CarPlay. All those functions, and more, are available via Siri's voice interface.

bdavis89

I'm guessing this will be terrible for anyone who doesn't have an iPhone? Apple isn't exactly known for making its products play nice with competitors...

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kenchan

yah, i think it would be like a factory option to get this HU. the standard model will probably have a regular HU maybe?

have to remember, steve jobs's goal was to beat out sony. and he did. sony also loves its own proprietary formats and plugs. memory stick? beta? MD? they are somewat alike in some ways.

MacCool

I thinks it's the car companies' standard touch screen head unit, just with the ability to interface with iOS. You don't have to, just an added benefit for those who want to, only for the price of an app. (of course, you have to have bought the Nav package).

MacCool

Yeah, it only works with an iPhone. If you have Android, you're stuck with the car company's native software in their Nav package. Just like you are now.

XPNSD IT

Not to sure I want to follow directions from Apple maps. LOL But does seem neat, similar to Pioneer Appradio which is nice.

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theDreamer

Ferrari FF with the Apple integration video (7 minutes)

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kenchan

and constant free update on maps running apps is also a good thing...and not having to have to re-enter contacts.

i know my nuvi has 'life-time maps' option, but still doesnt get the updates like google maps, etc. do

bdavis89

Well, we all know who the apple fanatic is in this room.

I hate siri. It can never answer anything consistently and when I need it. The only reason I switched from my Nexus 4 to the iPhone 5s was due to a new job. While the battery life is great, I desperately want Google Now back, which is why I'm not sure I'll be getting another iPhone.

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