CarPlay has some growing up to doCarPlay was first announced in 2013, but since then, not much has changed with the software. That is a problem.
When Eddy Cue first announced iOS in the Car back at WWDC 2013, the idea behind it sounded great. Bringing iOS into your vehicle was going to be so awesome, right? Well, fast forward three years and we are seeing very little progress and quite a slow roll out to new vehicles. Sure, Apple boasts that it is available in more than 100 vehicles, but the software is just too basic to get excited about.
In general, the automotive industry moves slower than the tech industry, so we have to understand that developments may not be quick on this front. But, the software does not feel mature. It's super simple, and while that appeals to some, others may want more out of it.
When it comes to the interface, there is no mistaking that Apple designed it. You've got the large iOS-style icons on your screen with your compatible apps paginated. Unfortunately, you can't re-arrange the icon...
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CarPlay has some growing up to do
