Canvey Carriage Company were
pleased to hear that Apple has confirmed that their upcoming iOS CarPlay
dashboard won’t be limited solely to new cars. Japanese electronics company,
Pioneer, who produce dashboard media receivers, have confirmed that they will
begin supporting CarPlay this summer.
These
receivers will be able to pick up CarPlay in the form of a firmware update to
Pioneer’s existing line of NEX units. The receivers range in price from $700
(around £420) to $1,400 (around £840). The upcoming CarPlay support update was
announced by Pioneer via press release, with Apple later confirming the news.
This
new technology will allow drivers to control iPhone features such as media
playback and navigation through Siri. Siri operates through voice commands.
They will also be able to use a touchscreen function on their vehicle
dashboard. Users must physically tether their iPhone 5, iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C
to the units to activate the system. They must remain tethered throughout use. The
technology will be able to predict potential journeys based on previous travel
and will incorporate apps like Spotify to give users a broader range of
services.
Before
this announcement was made, rumours were flying around that Mercedes-Benz were
looking into aftermarket solutions for CarPlay support. It has now been
confirmed that CarPlay will be included in the production of all 2014
Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars, as well as the Ferrari FF and the Volvo XC90 SUV.
Honda, Hyundai and Jaguar Land Rover are expected to follow suit soon too.
This
is all great new for car stereo fitters. The new CarPlay system will have an
incredible presence in the car stereo industry and will help to inject some
life into what has, in recent years, been a flailing business. This would mark
the return of an industry that Apple inadvertently stole with the dawn of the
iPod.
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