Re:Apple's risky bet on CarPlay
by Tagbert on Tuesday April 23, 2024 @09:07PM
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If find the Bluetooth interface too limited because it requires interacting with the touchscreen on the phone. I want to use the large screen on the car with an interface that is optimized to work while in the car not small controls on a small phone.
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No touch screen i
should be accessable by the driner unless the car is in park. I don't care if it is the phone or infotainment, no touchscreen is allowed.
The person I was replying to was arguing for a Bluetooth connection to their phone instead of CarPlay. CarPlay is much better from a safety standpoint than a phone screen.
Re:Apple's risky bet on CarPlay
by prmoustache on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @02:34AM
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You just choose a superlong playlist before starting the car and then play it randomly. You don't have to interact with the phone.
Last time I had a car I had an old mp3 portable mp3 player constantly hooked up to the car with 4GB of music inside. I would just hit play and drive and would only adjust volume from the steering wheel if I needed to. If I had a car again I would probably do the same, that is the lowest distracting way to have music in your car.
It what if I’m in FSD mode? /s
There is absolutely nothing on the phone I need or want to interact with while driving that is not covered by bluetooth audio controls.
Perhaps you should reconsider your driving needs vs safety?