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Apple Carplay will be able to control elements of your vehicle

Apple Carplay will be able to control elements of your vehicle

Since its introduction in 2016, Apple CarPlay has improved significantly over the default user interface in most cars, but many of our concerns with it and Android Auto stem from their limitations. New features like dual-screen support and third-party apps like Google Maps can help, but much of the driving experience still exists outside of Apple's control panel. Mark Gurman reported for Reuters that Apple's "IronHeart" project plans to tie features like climate controlseat positioning and even some surround sound settings to the iPhone.

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Carplay installation tutorial for Mercedes CLA

Carplay installation tutorial for Mercedes CLA

In this tutorial, we will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a Mercedes CLA Class of 2014 and therefore with a version NTG 4.5 4.7Equipment needed: a T20 torx screwdriver and a curved tool (a coat hanger for example). Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring. So we count the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the auxiliary cable, and a USB cable (no need to connect it if you use the device wirelessly).

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How to remove message notifications from Apple CarPlay

How to remove message notifications from Apple CarPlay

Imagine following instructions from your car's infotainment system on a lightly traveled road until you get a message that blocks most of the screen. It's a shame, isn't it? Apple CarPlay is so intuitive that you can listen to music, view maps and receive information at any time. But when the message pops up, things get a little more complicated. Even worse, you can't delete the notifications right away. Fortunately, there is a way to delete messages and other notifications from Apple CarPlay.

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Carplay installation tutorial on BMW X6 F16

Carplay installation tutorial on BMW X6 F16

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a BMW X6 F16 with NBT system. Required equipment: a T20 torx screwdriver. Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring.
So we count the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the auxiliary cable, and a USB cable (no need to plug it if you use the device wirelessly).

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Carplay installation tutorial on BMW 1 Series E87

Carplay installation tutorial on BMW 1 Series E87

In this tutorial we will see how to install Apple Carplay on a BMW E87 with a CIC version. Required equipment: a cross-headed screwdriver. Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring.
So we count the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the sound cable, and a USB cable (you don't have to connect it if you use the device wireless).

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Apple Carplay on a Land Rover Discovery Sport

Apple Carplay on a Land Rover Discovery Sport

We are in an era where autonomous driving is increasingly encouraged. If you have a Land Rover Discovery Sport, you're in a position to take advantage of Apple Carplay, which is a must-have feature for safe driving. Find out what it's really like in this section without further ado.

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How can infiniti owners get Carplay for free?

How can infiniti owners get Carplay for free?

There are few new cars on the market that don't come with Apple CarPlay. However, Infiniti won't offer Apple CarPlay on its vehicles until the 2022 model year. But now, that is about to change.

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Carplay installation tutorial on Maserati GranCabrio

Carplay installation tutorial on Maserati GranCabrio

Here we will see in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a Maserati GranCabrioRequired hardware: a T20 torx and Phillips screwdriver. Installation time: 2-3 hours. Inventory: 1 Carplay module + 1 video management module and the wiring. So we count 2 modules, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the auxiliary cable, the HDMI cable, the touch screen and a USB cable (no need to connect it if you use the device wirelessly).

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Carplay installation tutorial on Maserati GranTurismo

Carplay installation tutorial on Maserati GranTurismo

Here we will see in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a Maserati GranTurismoRequired hardware: a T20 torx and Phillips screwdriver. Installation time: 2-3 hours. Inventory: 1 Carplay module + 1 video management module and wiring. So we count 2 modules, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the auxiliary cable, the HDMI cable, the touch screen and a USB cable (no need to connect it if you use the device wirelessly).

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