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> I don't like that car manufacturer has to use Apple / Google software, why can they not make an app that you install and your phone connects to the car in a u
by ajmurmann 3y ago
> I don't like that car manufacturer has to use Apple / Google software, why can they not make an app that you install and your phone connects to the car in a useful way.
I've had some rental cars that wanted me to install a manufacturer app. Super annoying! Just let me plug my phone in and project my screen and speakers. I don't want to get adjusted to a new UI with each car I drive, or worse sync stuff. I also have zero interest to find out what software a car company will develop. Car companies should make cars and leave infotainment to my phone and companies that are experts in it. Built-in infotainment in cars is even worse than "smart" tvs.
- mcfedr 3y agoI do agree, I think mostly car manufacturers are gonna make something worse, but it would be nice to have some more competition on the market as carplay and android something are also not good.
- ajmurmann 3y ago100% agreed on more competition. In addition to not having much face in cart manufacturers ability, I also worry about how a successful interface by a car manufacturer would impact availability of carplay and android auto. It's similar to net neutrality and ISPs offering streaming services themselves.