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Buick Introduces Apple CarPlay Capability

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Apple CarPlay is standard in the 2016 model year Buick Regal and LaCrosse, providing a smarter, simpler way to use an iPhone while on the go. Buick is committed to providing the simplest connected driving experience possible to customers.

Apple CarPlay is standard in the 2016 model year Buick Regal and LaCrosse, providing a smarter, simpler way to use an iPhone while on the go. Buick is committed to providing the simplest connected driving experience possible to customers.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, Buick remains at the forefront of new applications and connectivity that provide customers with a seamless, integrated driving experience. That legacy advances with new Apple CarPlay capability for smartphones offered in all 2016 Regal and LaCrosse models.

The technology connects a smartphone through Buick’s IntelliLink system, integrating applications such as navigation, hands-free text messaging, contact lists and entertainment apps for news or music onto the eight-inch-diagonal IntelliLink radio display. Later in the model year, Android Auto capability will also be offered with IntelliLink.

Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone features customers want to access while driving and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner. This allows drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay-supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third-party apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple.com/ios/carplay. Apple CarPlay is compatible with iOS 7.1 or higher.

Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at g.co/androidauto. Android Auto requires a phone running an Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or higher.

Using both applications is simple. A “Projection” icon on the IntelliLink screen is visible when a phone is not connected, then changes to indicate CarPlay or Android Auto when a compatible phone is connected via USB.

A majority of the smartphone applications with the respective systems are controlled via voice commands through a steering wheel button, which ensures drivers keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Compatible apps need to be downloaded to a phone before using. Apple and Google’s privacy statements and terms of use apply. Data plan rates may also apply.

 

Chevrolet’s MyLink

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General Motors continues to be a leader in automotive technology with it’s most recent new and improved features that will become available in several Chevrolet models starting later this year. Both the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Chevrolet Volt will be equipped with Chevrolet’s MyLink, an integrated system which connects your Andriod or Blackberry smartphone to a console-mounted touchscreen.

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MyLink will allow you to access your smartphone apps through easy to maneuver steering wheel controls or through the consoles touchscreen. This will be made possible because your phone will be connected by the vehicles Bluetooth system which allows you to wirelessly access your apps. Mylink will also be Apple friendly, giving Apple users the same functionability, the only difference being connection via USB .

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Both the Chevy Equinox and Chevy Volt will also be the first Chevrolet models that will become available with the options of voice control functionality courtesy of Nuance, in addition with PowerMat’s cordless cell phone charging system.