. There will be widgets. There will be choices of instrument cluster arrangements. Rather than simply mirroring an iPhone, CarPlay will let drivers change radio stations and also showcase vehicle data like fuel level and speed. The company says it will begin to announce partnerships with automakers late next year.
But it’s also hard to pin down how much technology like phones and in-car infotainment systems contribute to unsafe driving. More than 3,000 people died in distraction-related crashes in 2020, according to the US Department of Transportation, accounting for 8.1 percent of vehicle fatalities that year. Young driversto be hurt or killed in distraction-related crashes.
Still, researchers broadly agree on some of the worst design offenses: Requiring drivers to scroll or navigate through long menus. Not making the in-screen font big enough, so drivers have to spend more time straining to see. Designing too-small buttons, especially those that aren't close to the wheel. Allowing vehicles to update dashboards on their own, leaving drivers lost on their next ride.
Ever hear of information overload? And just want to enjoy the dam drive?
The days of physical dials in cars are clearly numbered.
insightful article. Great reporting AarianMarshall . Technology should be conducive to the safety of the users & not compromise it. Apple would be doing the greatest disservice to humanity if the new CarPlay ends up compromising driver safety. The regulators need to act asap.
I want that!
Are we going to be choosing cars based on CarPlay (OS) or Android Automotive (GAS)? iPhone basically doesn’t work in Polestar right now.
mobile phones while driving are illegal, but this is ok? terrifying.
These screen dash cars are garbage, looks super garish and think of the service life issues. A one or maybe two screen mmi system is all the screens you want.
Yes but the cars it's probably designed for, the cars with that much screen real estate, will most likely have some kind of driver assist system that handles a lot of the driving
I’m sorry, what were you saying?