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Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by diebeforei485 on Monday April 03, 2023 @02:13PM (#35428708)
I think you'll be surprised how much of a core competence software is for Tesla.
Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by p_j_w on Monday April 03, 2023 @03:00PM (#35429496)
It doesn't matter. Their UI will never be as good as Android Auto or Car Play. They will simply never have the same app support.
Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by bottlepalm on Monday April 03, 2023 @03:28PM (#35429909)
Really? Does CarPlay have access to my cars controls, cameras, climate, driving alerts, etc..

Nope, you constantly have to switch between CarPlay and the car's own software to do certain things.

In a Tesla it's all integrated together and works great, CarPlay is unnecessary. If I need to use my phone while driving, the phone's screen is perfectly visible from the charger/dock.

Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by katbyte on Monday April 03, 2023 @03:52PM (#35430268)
Personally I don’t want any controls on the infotainment screen behind some touchscreen. Physical buttons are easier, safer, and quicker, as is a well designed HUD.

I consider the fact Tesla requires you to poke around in its software a huge design flaw and safety concern.

I can’t think of the last time I had to use my cars software over CarPlay - all the apps I need are there, and they do things teslas can’t that I rely on

Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by bottlepalm on Monday April 03, 2023 @03:57PM (#35430347)
I like the lack of any screen in front of my face - no distractions, just the road. The buttons on the steering wheel are all I need. Voice control works fine as well.

I used CarPlay in my old car, it was great, thought I would miss it in a Tesla, but nope, I can see my phone screen fine from the dock and bluetooth audio works as well.

Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by katbyte on Monday April 03, 2023 @06:08PM (#35431989)
Weird to hear given teslas have more screens then basically everything else out there.
Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by bottlepalm on Monday April 03, 2023 @06:25PM (#35432164)
Re:Tesla removes parking sensors, the results are predictabl... by diebeforei485 on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @12:23AM (#35435045)
> I can’t think of the last time I had to use my cars software over CarPlay

This is because most cars other than Tesla have terrible software.

> they do things teslas can’t that I rely on

I'm curious what these are.