Apple's In-car Infotainment System is Only for iPhone Users

[gorfmaster1]

Its probably for those types that are in the habit of replacing all their equipment every 2 years due to cut off support. Maybe those car manufactures will try the same crap as Apple and loose all credibility like Apple has to anyone who isn't just buying the stuff to try to stay with the trend of the common douche bag.

 

[del35]

Ummmm, you would really have to be very clueless to install such a proprietary device in a car that you might want to sell down the line. And iPhone users might actually want to change to a much more open and technologically advanced platform in the future, but they are stuck with Apple and its jailamoron walled in garden.

 

[del35]

Sorry about the triple comment, but I was using a Chromebook and posting using Google Chrome. There seems to be a glitch that makes you believe your article has not been posted....

 

[jimmysmitty]

I hope this is not going to be the only system in these cars. I have a Ford with Sync and it works great so far. If they replaced that with this apple crap then I would not be able to use any of this crap and I would not be able to use any of those cars listed.

They wont as Ford has an exclusive with Microsoft for Sync. Plus the car brands mentioned are mostly smaller ones that cater to specific markets of people, Ford is more of an every person company (always has been as Henry Ford set out to make a car everyone could afford) so they wont alienate a large portion of their market with proprietary systems only one phone will work for.

Sorry about the triple comment, but I was using a Chromebook and posting using Google Chrome. There seems to be a glitch that makes you believe your article has not been posted....

It happens and is taken care of.

 

[del35]

"What's interesting is that Apple doesn't seem to be leveraging CarPlay as a way to grow its iPhone user base. Instead, the company is catering exclusively to iPhone users."Apple IS leveraging CarPlay to grow its user base. No iPhone, CarPlay no function.

I think Apple has decided that they have lost the battle with Android as it clearly has more registered phones and more tablets users. So likely their strategy is to keep the itards they have corralled into Apple's handyourwallet walled garden. Were it not for for the billions of dollars in shares buyback Apple has put in place of recent, their stock would have gone down a lot more than it has already gone down for the year.I am not fan of Android, Google, or Microsoft, but certainly favor their open standards. Apple is a company that thrives on exploiting its gullible technologically illiterate fan base and surely they figure they will manage to extract some more cash from the sheeple they have already corralled. On a more upbeat note, I respect Apple for not calling their CarPlay iCarPlay. And I hope they don't come up with the idea of putting their logo on the windshield of cars with CarPlay. As its stands now the Apple logo has become synonymous with technological retards, and desperate techmorons seeking to look trendy.

 

[websterhamster]

So I would have to buy an iPhone just to use GPS in my Volvo? I can't imagine any car company going along with this; then again, those Europeans are crazy.

 

[deadlockedworld]

So I would have to buy an iPhone just to use GPS in my Volvo? I can't imagine any car company going along with this; then again, those Europeans are crazy.

None of these people are stupid. It will obviously be a package option - not on all models.

As someone already committed to the iOS platform, I hope someone sells a freestanding one that can be installed in older vehicles.

 

[Rhinofart]

1. Siri is crap.2. Apple maps are even worse and very dangerous.3. Yet another overpriced POS from apple.

Update info.1. Siri has improved considerably and it does work these days. Google Voice is not any better.2. Apple maps are more accurate than Google ones based on personal experience from using both of them (on Nexus4 and iPhone 5s).Apple's time of arrival is accurate and updates based on the current situation; Google Map does not.I get more search hits and connection to Yelp with apple maps. Google map on gives what it has and usually is less than Apple ones.The GUI on Apple maps is easier to read because fonts are bigger.3. I would argue that Apple products are rightly priced because you're getting more for your money. The outstanding quality software and support is what kept users coming back to Apple products. Moreover, you'll get fantastic resale value out of it so it is not expensive at all if you consider the whole life-cycle usage of the product.I'm not here to change anyone's opinions. I'm just describing by personal experience after using Nexus4 and iphone 5s.

blah blah blah says the iSheepapple = paying more for less

Typical response from this dork. He goes off at the mouth without anything intelligent to contribute. Can't stand the fact that some people like stuff other than what he likes. I like the iPhone, but I like the Windows Phone better. Android is a no go for me. Way too much fragmentation, and so insecure it's not even funny. Who in their proper mind thinks it's OK to have to run AV on their phone.

 

[uncoveror]

"Infotainment" means the garbage the idiot box tries to pass of as news, not my car stereo with GPS and a speakerphone tacked on. Stop trying to rehabilitate a word that is meant as an insult!