Apple CarPlay and Android Audio
07-19-2016, 11:35 AM
#1
Apple CarPlay and Android Audio
I know this is probably just wishful thinking, but if Kia (Kia!!) can do this retroactively for their '14+ vehicles, why not Acura?
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXPANDS OFFER OF FREE APPLE CARPLAYŽ AND ANDROID AUTO? SOFTWARE UPDATES TO GROWING LINE OF VEHICLES
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KIA MOTORS AMERICA EXPANDS OFFER OF FREE APPLE CARPLAYŽ AND ANDROID AUTO? SOFTWARE UPDATES TO GROWING LINE OF VEHICLES
12-15-2016, 10:57 AM
#2
Instructor
Sorry, I don't mean to res an old thread, but I think this is encouraging. In light of the slumping sales figures (which explains the remarkable price drop I got 2 weeks ago), and given that CarPlay is in Accord and other Honda vehicles, this gives me hope...
Acura has done a few things to "improve client satisfaction" before, and perhaps this will be next. My question would, however, how do they deal with things like the heated/ventilated seats since those don't have physical buttons? Is there a method in CarPlay to include all those functions? If so, I'd say this is a real possibility. If not, it's never gonna happen.
Acura has done a few things to "improve client satisfaction" before, and perhaps this will be next. My question would, however, how do they deal with things like the heated/ventilated seats since those don't have physical buttons? Is there a method in CarPlay to include all those functions? If so, I'd say this is a real possibility. If not, it's never gonna happen.
12-15-2016, 11:09 AM
#3
CarPlay and Android Audio are physical and user interface specifications which are integrated into a car's head unit, not a replacement of it. Typically while in use it consumes most or all of the touchscreen area, but there is always a way to minimize or exit back to the "standard" UI.
12-15-2016, 01:24 PM
#4
Instructor
Ok, so it's technically feasible. The only question is whether the hardware in the car can handle the programs. I know it doesn't seem like much, but I find the processor/response in car to be slightly sluggish. I'm not sure it could handle more, and I doubt Apple would want someone to see their software running slowly.
12-20-2016, 12:49 AM
#6
Summer is Coming
Acura is just not that kind of car company. They barely fix things that are wrong with the car, they are not going to retroactively add a feature like this. Even if the underlying hardware supported it which I highly doubt it would.
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