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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by lotsofpulp on Sunday November 20, 2022 @09:21AM (#33681085)
Touch screen displays and Bluetooth cost a few hundred dollars for budget options, and a thousand for nice ones. Surely the utility of CarPlay/Android Auto is worth that for most people, even if just from navigation apps.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-6-2-apple-carplay-built-in...

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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by pmoriarty on Sunday November 20, 2022 @09:34AM (#33681169)
You can use navigation apps directly on your phone or tablet.
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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by Retric on Sunday November 20, 2022 @09:46AM (#33681257)
A few hundred dollars is quite significant at the low end of the market. Backup cameras as mandatory, so all cars need an screen and once you have a screen it’s cheaper to remove buttons.
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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by tartoran on Sunday November 20, 2022 @10:01AM (#33681374)
Touch screens are actually lowering the cost for manufacturers and lowering the usability for users. Gimmie buttons!!
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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by zappzoom on Sunday November 20, 2022 @10:07AM (#33681430)
You don't need a touchscreen for CarPlay/Android Auto.

For example, Mazda has removed touchscreens from their newer vehicles. The display is recessed into the dashboard directly below the windshield, and you use a rotary encoder to navigate. Text entry can be done from your phone's keyboard.

It is a lovely design that helps keep your eyes on the road without sacrificing solid smartphone integration.

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Re:I don't want to go back to social media by ZeroGravitas on Sunday November 20, 2022 @10:28AM (#33681634)
You can talk to Android Auto too, I assume Car Play is similar.
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