Life Without CarPlay - June 2024

[@jeffc9811]

Thank you for this, it has helped convince me not to buy a car that doesn’t have CarPlay

[@CallMehDirect]

I'm curious, why? Other than one specific music app not having its own UI and instead have to either go through Siri or browsing through your phone, what other issues are there that having CarPlay is a requirement?

[@joepasquale4877]

Really? Do I miss CarPlay? Yes but I figured out another way to access Apple Music. Do I miss Apple Maps? Yes but Google Map has gotten me where I wanted to go. I'm 77 and have owned a lot of cars over the years. Every replacement removes features and introduces others. But none have been total show stoppers. The process of adapting to a new vehicle is most of the fun. Thanks for visiting the channel...

[@ganthc]

@@CallMehDirectlistening to voice messages and texts as well as responding to them could be another area.

[@CallMehDirect]

@@ganthc It’s just something to get used to such as getting a new car such as the Chevrolet, voice commands using Siri or Google still work the same to send messages

[@RonaldBrown59]

Nice work around for your music. But I will probably never buy another car without CarPlay. Thanks for sharing Joe.

[@joepasquale4877]

Really? CarPlay would be a show stopper? Don't get me wrong, I miss CarPlay but I adapted. I miss Apple Maps but Google Maps gets me where I want to go. I miss the electronic rear view mirror but I'm back to the way it was for years. Every car I've ever had introduces new capabilities and removes others. Adapting is the fun in all of this... Thanks for visiting the channel...

[@RonaldBrown59]

@@joepasquale4877 I’m more into ease of use than adapting these days. Luckily there are plenty of cars to choose from.

[@brian_voll]

I plan on driving my Bolt EUV for at least ten years. I bought it new right around this time last year right. I really like CarPlay as I use Apple Music, Podcasts and Maps quite a bit. I'm wondering if I should possibly switch to Google Maps and maybe a different podcast app to get used to something different for when I do finally get a new car some day. I believe Apple's Podcasts and Music apps are native on Rivian and Tesla, so it's only a matter of time before they’re available here as well. And it would make sense for Apple Maps to come along at some point too.

[@joepasquale4877]

I was also an Apple CarPlay user but I've learned to adjust. Apple Maps, yes, I really liked how graphic it is. I used the builtin Google Map extensively on a recent road trip (kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Ddh4Noi5mshqM) and survived. It got me everywhere I wanted to go via voice command or typing in a location. I especially like its arrival SOC predictions. My concern with Apple Music was being able to ask, hands free, for a "station" to be played. I knew I could make selections on the phone and bluetooth them to the system but felt that would be awkward and unsafe while driving. I figured how to communicate, hands free, with SIRI. I figured that out at time tick 2:12. As for podcasts, never did that before or now but I'm sure there is an alternative. Sounds like you have years to go before you have to make the switch. Enjoy CarPlay and worry about making a transition when the time comes. Thanks for visiting the channel.

[@johnoneill1011]

All so GM can avoid paying Apple a pittance for CarPlay?

[@mjsabie8517]

I don't think Apple charges anything for carplay. Its an API. The real issue is that GM wants to be able to have access to all of your data that Apple wouldn't share.

[@ivanguerini995]

No need if you have google!!

[@szudy76]

😂 I love my Blazer EV, CarPlay is literally not missed. At all. Stop whining about it. People cried when they got rid of the 8 track player as well.

[@dannflores52]

yeah u re not missing carplay. but u have to pay 20k $ more. master

[@johns4920]

Lost a potential customer. Not buying a Chevy until they bring back CarPlay.

[@joepasquale4877]

Do I miss CarPlay? Yes but it's not a show stopper. There are many other attributes about the car that are really great.... Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@SciD1]

I bought an Equinox EV because it's electric. I don't give a damn about the entertainment system. I don't need a smartphone on wheels.