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Re:Software is eating the car by Goronmon on Thursday June 10, 2021 @04:10PM (#27465164)
I feel like you're just making up a strawman here. It's pretty clear (at least to me), that the people who want a dumb car are talking about things integrating with your phone or being displayed on a touch screen.

Personally, I really enjoy that with our new van I can listen to a podcast/music through Bluetooth and pause/resume playback through a simple touchscreen without having to fiddle with my phone directly.

Re:Software is eating the car by CogitoCogito on Thursday June 10, 2021 @04:14PM (#27465211)
> Personally, I really enjoy that with our new van I can listen to a podcast/music through Bluetooth and pause/resume playback through a simple touchscreen without having to fiddle with my phone directly.

I'm not sure what your point is. I never said that no one wants these features. Obviously there are many that do.

Re:Software is eating the car by holoduke on Thursday June 10, 2021 @06:10PM (#27466466)
Attach your phone to a holder. Buy a Bluetooth adapter from AliExpress and your good to go with any car
Re:Software is eating the car by hallway_monitor on Thursday June 10, 2021 @07:19PM (#27467302)
Exactly. I don't see why a screen attached to the car is somehow superior to the native screen I've been using for years; just put it somewhere accessible. I've found that the CD player mounted phone holders are insanely convenient in almost every car.