Toyota has recently expressed its unwillingness to support Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto in their cars. These giants such indifference is forgivable, because even the slightest changes in the configuration of machines get any additional costs, and the money in recent years, the Japanese tend to save.
During a recent presentation, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the platform CarPlay support all major automakers. "By the end of this year, more than 40 new models will be supported CarPlay», - he said. According to executive director, every major automaker has signed up for the introduction of CarPlay in its future models. This year the market has also come out of the machine, equipped with the new technology: for example, Volvo XC90 and the Suzuki Vitara.
The head unit allows you to connect these cars iPhone and use the basic functions via the touch screen and voice commands. Driver available voice, text messaging and listening to music, working with the navigation system. Other smartphone capabilities are cut for improving traffic safety.
Keep in mind that universal multimedia system and Pioneer Alpina also provide support CarPlay, they can be equipped with almost any car, which is the standard seat. Thus, even the owners of Toyota vehicles and vehicles of other brands can solve the problem of compatibility, simultaneously extending the traditionally scant possibility of regular multimedia system.
It should be noted that Apple's interest to the automotive industry is not limited to technology integration iPhone. Cupertino-based company to engage seriously in creating your own electric car, although this project is shrouded in many mysteries and puzzles.