GM: Apple CarPlay? We’ll pass, thanks
Don’t expect your iPhone to work seamlessly with a GM vehicle. The carmaker plans to swap Apple CarPlay in its future electric vehicles (EVs) for a custom system developed using the Android Auto backend.
Apple: Fine. Forget you, GM
If it’s important for you to have CarPlay in your next vehicle, check Apple’s website to view the more than 800 models that still support it. The list includes models from Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Honda and Audi, among others.
Next-gen CarPlay is coming this fall
It lets Apple control everything from the interior climate to the gauge clusters. For now, you’ll see it in models from these carmakers:
- Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, Audi, Volvo, Honda, Porsche, Nissan, Ford, Jaguar, Acura, Polestar, Infiniti and Renault.
“Kim, I want to know about Android Auto.” Hit this site to see the cars compatible with it.
Digital assistant driving you nuts? How to get Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant to pipe down
Digital assistants are helpful gadgets to have around the house and on the go. They can help you with the weather, the traffic on the road, daily reminders, music suggestions, morning routines and more.
More vehicles are equipped with technology to better sync your phone to your cars, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This also makes it easier to use your voice assistant on the road. While this can be useful, what’s the legality of talking to your phone’s smart assistant while driving? Tap or click here to find out.
10 hidden tricks to get the most out of Apple CarPlay
Gone are the days of boring dashboards. With Apple CarPlay, you can take your vehicle’s infotainment console to another level. Access a world of apps without fumbling with your iPhone while driving.
Of course, as with everything Apple, you can expect plenty of options including the ability to make phone calls, listen to music and get GPS directions straight from your dash. Tap or click here to see what Kim has to say about CarPlay.
New Ford F-150: All the high-tech features coming to the 2021 lineup
Technology isn’t only advancing on the mobile phone and smart home fronts. The latest cars rolling out of factory floors are chock-full of incredible gadgets and sensors that make driving easier and safer than ever.
Even if you don’t have a brand new car, it’s possible to take advantage of some of this tech just by installing some handy accessories. Tap or click here to see six useful gadgets to modernize your older car with.
5 terrific Siri tricks you'll use time and time again
Siri means a secret in Swahili and in Norse, a beautiful woman who leads you to victory. To those of us in Appleland using the voice-controlled personal assistant, it stands for “Speech Interpretation and Recognition Intelligence.” And when you put Siri to work, she can move productivity mountains.
Auto recall: There's a pretty stupid thing breaking these really smart cars
New cars come packed full of advanced technology. You can look forward to things like connected mobile apps, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, touch screen consoles that turn into live video feeds that help you back out of tight parking spots and so much more.
Next update could let you use your phone to unlock and start your car
It’s been over three decades since Marty McFly and Doc Brown took to the skies with a flying car in “Back to the Future Part II.” We haven’t quite reached those heights when it comes to car technology but we have seen some pretty amazing improvements over the years.
Are Tesla's cars speeding up without warning? Government investigates allegations
We’ve seen a ton of new car technology in recent years. Most new cars come with cool stuff like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and rearview cameras that help you safely back out of parking spots.
If you don’t have a newer vehicle that came with all the tech bells and whistles, no worries. You can easily add new tech to your older vehicle. Tap or click here to learn about 6 useful gadgets to modernize your older car.