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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Guess what device Apple CarPlay uses for all its features.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

So then why bother with a weird built-in system? Just stick your phone somewhere and you're good

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It’s only weird because it’s not CarPlay or Android Auto. As soon as you have one of those it suddenly becomes nice and useful.

Then it’s a nice big touch screen that has everything you need from your phone.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

It lets your phone use the larger screen for satnav. It also reconfigures it to a better setup for driving (bigger buttons and reduced complexity). This also means your phone doesn't need to be sat in the sun, with its screen lit up for a couple of hours, and so overheating.

My phone no longer even leaves my pocket. It wirelessly links to the entertainment system.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would I take out my phone instead of using the bigger screen built into my car?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're supposed to be watching the road mate, not some screen

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago

Why are you pulling out your phone to change songs then?