Does anybody remember Apple’s attempt to install iOS into your car? Because I do not actually remember that occurring successfully, though I do remember it being talked about. Nevertheless, Apple is soldiering on with its idea to remake its in-car mobile operating system—they even have a fancy new name and everything. Take a look at the new CarPlay Infotainment System—I’m assuming the tagline has the words “fun and also educational” somewhere:
Okay it literally just seems like an iPhone in your car instead of physically connected to your car
CarPlay is basically a “safer way” to connect an iPhone to your automobile, as far as I can tell: it lets you make calls, see or send your messages, listen to music, use Google Maps, and use Siri voice-control and touch-control, if you ever get bored with the standard low-fi buttons and knobs that also come with the system.
Yay GPS? You can also use it to play Beats Radio, Spotify, and other music apps. Educationally. I seriously do not get the hype.
For their new re-launch of the system, Apple has partnered with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo manufacturers, and plans to introduce their system to half a dozen others later on. According to Mashable Apple will launch CarPlay as an update for iOS 7 on lightning-enabled iPhones like the 5, 5S and 5C.
I honestly do not see how Apple’s new system is any safer than physically hooking up your iPhone or other iOS-enabled device, but I suppose I’ll find out sometime this year, which is the most information we have on when cars supporting CarPlay will actually be on the road.
Keep your eyes peeled.
Source Mashable
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