Apple CarPlay in a Nutshell
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Apple CarPlay is fast becoming standard on most makes, models, and trims. What is it exactly? Our team at Cassill Motors Inc in Cedar Rapids, IA has your quick overview.
Apple CarPlay 101
Apple CarPlay is now a standard feature built into iPhones. It integrates your iPhone and the infotainment system in your vehicle. Once integrated, your iPhone's screens, apps, and content display on your vehicle's infotainment dash touchscreen.
Smartphone integration affords you the safety and luxury of hands-free interaction with your phone. You can use its navigation features and apps. You can stream iTunes playlists from your phone through your vehicle's sound system.
Other Apple CarPlay Features
Apple CarPlay also allows you to hear messages, make calls and send texts, all-hands free. Best of all, Apple CarPlay even supports the use of non-iOS apps. While integrated via Apple CarPlay, your iPhone can consult Google Maps and Waze as well as access other Android apps offering products and services you love:
- Spotify, Pandora, Disney
- Audible
- Zoom
- Amazon
