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GM's failed attempt to start a revolution against Android Auto and CarPlay has been received with incredible resistance from everyone who believes the two apps are must-have equipment in new cars.
The number of apps available on Android Auto and CarPlay grows at a pace more consistent than ever before as more developers discover the benefits of keeping users connected even behind the wheel.
This time, the app joining the two worlds is Gospel Library, a study app offering access to scriptures, music, learning, teaching manuals, church magazines, gospel art, and other related content. Gospel Library was already available on Android and iPhone, but with this latest update, it debuts on Android Auto and CarPlay to allow users to access content hands-free.
The latest update also includes a new design for the audio player, new voice options, and options to listen to music more conveniently by letting users configure the preferred audio type.
The two app ecosystems keep growing at a steady pace, and the big news is that Android Auto and CarPlay are projected to receive major updates this year. With I/O and WWDC on the radar, Google and Apple are expected to open up their platforms to new software categories while also unlocking new features to let developers offer more advanced capabilities in cars.
Perhaps the biggest debut in 2024 is CarPlay 2.0. Apple will unveil its new-generation experience later this year, with Aston Martin and Porsche to pioneer the debut of the upgraded system. Like the existing CarPlay iteration, the new version will still require an iPhone to run. It won't be a stand-alone operating system like Android Automotive, despite Apple considering this approach during the development phase.
CarPlay 2.0 will take over all screens on the dashboard, but compared to the existing version, it'll allow carmakers to customize the look and feel. It's an approach that Google is also using for Android Automotive, but Apple is directly involved in the customization process, working with car manufacturers to retain their brand identity.
Apple promised to bring CarPlay 2.0 to more vehicles in the coming months, but the strategy doesn't seem to gain pace at the moment. Apple announced CarPlay 2.0 at WWDC in 2022, and I expect the company to share new announcements at this year's developer event.
Google is also betting big on Android Automotive, working with carmakers to bring the operating system to more vehicles. Android Automotive is already available in several cars, making Apple's new-generation CarPlay feel late to the party, albeit some of the carmakers offering Google's software also promised to adopt Apple's improved experience. We should get a clearer picture of how Android Auto, Android Automotive, and CarPlay will evolve in the short term in a few weeks at the companies' developer events.
This time, the app joining the two worlds is Gospel Library, a study app offering access to scriptures, music, learning, teaching manuals, church magazines, gospel art, and other related content. Gospel Library was already available on Android and iPhone, but with this latest update, it debuts on Android Auto and CarPlay to allow users to access content hands-free.
The latest update also includes a new design for the audio player, new voice options, and options to listen to music more conveniently by letting users configure the preferred audio type.
The two app ecosystems keep growing at a steady pace, and the big news is that Android Auto and CarPlay are projected to receive major updates this year. With I/O and WWDC on the radar, Google and Apple are expected to open up their platforms to new software categories while also unlocking new features to let developers offer more advanced capabilities in cars.
Perhaps the biggest debut in 2024 is CarPlay 2.0. Apple will unveil its new-generation experience later this year, with Aston Martin and Porsche to pioneer the debut of the upgraded system. Like the existing CarPlay iteration, the new version will still require an iPhone to run. It won't be a stand-alone operating system like Android Automotive, despite Apple considering this approach during the development phase.
CarPlay 2.0 will take over all screens on the dashboard, but compared to the existing version, it'll allow carmakers to customize the look and feel. It's an approach that Google is also using for Android Automotive, but Apple is directly involved in the customization process, working with car manufacturers to retain their brand identity.
Apple promised to bring CarPlay 2.0 to more vehicles in the coming months, but the strategy doesn't seem to gain pace at the moment. Apple announced CarPlay 2.0 at WWDC in 2022, and I expect the company to share new announcements at this year's developer event.
Google is also betting big on Android Automotive, working with carmakers to bring the operating system to more vehicles. Android Automotive is already available in several cars, making Apple's new-generation CarPlay feel late to the party, albeit some of the carmakers offering Google's software also promised to adopt Apple's improved experience. We should get a clearer picture of how Android Auto, Android Automotive, and CarPlay will evolve in the short term in a few weeks at the companies' developer events.
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