CarPlay

In July 2013, I posted a blog about Apple's big move into your car. At that time I mentioned that The intended device would be a digital dashboard possibly called iDash. What was also announced by Apple at that time was the release of it's iOS in the car. That system, called CarPlay, was rolled out on Monday March 3rd, 2014.

CarPlay is set to premier in high end vehicles such as the Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, and Volvo with General Motors, Ford, Honda and others adding the new system down the road. CarPlay's interface is designed to sync with your iPhone 5 or can be accessed by pressing and holding down the control button on your steering wheel and accessing SIRI.

CarPlay's main screen sits in the center of the dashboard and mirrors the iOS design, with the exception of larger icons for better viewing. There are fewer icons than iOS, but those available include, navigation, iTunes Radio, phone, and messaging. Also included are third party apps from Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Beats Music. Other apps will be added at Apple's discretion.

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