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GM opting for Android Auto over CarPlay for some upcoming vehicles

General Motors may be gradually replacing Apple’s CarPlay system with Android Auto in its vehicles, in favor of an in-house infotainment system developed with Google, leaning on subscription services. While Apple prepped to launch the next generation of CarPlay and teased this in 2022, some automobile manufacturers seemed hesitant. After being late to the game […]

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Some users have reported audio cutouts, other issues with iPhone 11 handsets and wireless CarPlay

This may require a bug fix somewhere down the line. A number of user reports have surfaced of audio cutters and other issues when using the iPhone 11 with wireless CarPlay. A number of these issues relate to the BMW-Made Mini, although other reports have appeared of the issues occurring with the BMW Series 1 […]

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California DMV grants Apple permit to test self-driving cars on public streets

Apple’s self-driving car project is another step closer to completion. The company has been granted a permit that enables it to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state of California, according to the California DMV website. Apple was added to the list of permit holders that are allowed to participate in the Autonomous […]

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Mazda confirms CarPlay functionality on several upcoming models, states that updates will allow CarPlay to be installed on older models

It looks like CarPlay will be coming to a number of Mazda vehicles in the near term. Mazda this week confirmed that it will incorporate CarPlay, including updating older models through software and possibly hardware updates. According to Cars.com, Mazda made the announcement during the launch of its new 2017 CX-5 model, and the publication […]

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Honda, Lincoln and Kia debut CarPlay-compatible models at North American International Auto Show

Apple’s CarPlay seems to be getting some more support as three new auto manufacturers have unveiled new vehicles with CarPlay and Android Auto support at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month, including the 2017 Honda Ridgeline, 2017 Kia Forte5 and 2017 Lincoln Continental. All three models will be available in the […]