GM Launches Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Across Brands - Pursuitist

Starting in 2016 all Cadillac vehicles except the 2016 SRX – which is slated for replacement next spring – will feature enhanced smartphone integration with the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. According to GM’s director of global connected customer experience, Terry Inch, owners expect cars to be a part of their phone’s connected ecosystem. That’s why they’ve worked with Apple and Google to develop the technology to seamlessly integrate the two most prominent mobile operating systems into Cadillac’s CUE system, Chevy MyLink and GM’s OnStar platforms. Designed to make life easier, this new technology brings the ecosystem you use most into your car. All you have to do is plug your phone into the system’s USB port and the touch screen replicates a simplified version of your phone’s screen. When you plug your phone it, all control is passed from the phone to the touch screen so you never have to look away from the road to control your phone’s functionality. In addition, messages are translated from text to speech to you don’t have to look at the phone to get your texts. Combining this connectivity with GM’s 4G LTE WiFi capabilities provides a powerful technological platform that allows owners to access systems in the. Source: pursuitist.com