Upgrading to CarPlay: A Personal Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from a problematic Ford Sync system to a reliable CarPlay setup in their vehicle. They share insights on the benefits of retrofitting older cars with CarPlay, comparing wired and wireless connections while emphasizing safety and performance.

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Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay.

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iOS - CarPlay - Apple

Intro to CarPlay and iPhone - Apple Support

iOS - CarPlay - Available Models - Apple

iPod Your BMW - Apple

iPod - Your new car and your iPod get along so well. - Apple (IN)

Apple - iPod - Accessories (2005)

Use Siri in your car - Apple Support - iOS 12

Stephen's CarPlay Install

How to Correct Siri's Pronunciation of Names - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #662: Navigating Apple Maps - Relay FM

Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Share your estimated time of arrival (ETA) in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support (TM)

CarPlay - Apple Developer

CarPlay App Programming Guide (PDF)

Weather on the Way iOS app gets CarPlay support - 9to5Mac

Broadcasts on the App Store

Overcast on the App Store

Best CarPlay apps to download on iPhone - 9to5Mac

Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone - Apple Support

Car Keys: A Feature That Lets You Unlock a Car With Your iPhone or Apple Watch - MacRumors

Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support

Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More - MacRumors

Apple Launching All-New CarPlay Experience in 2023 With These 5 Key Features - MacRumors

The most exciting WWDC preview could steer Apple in a whole new direction | Macworld

Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens - The Verge

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