Honda joins list of carmakers embedding Apple CarPlay, Android Auto - Computerworld
Honda this week became the latest automaker to announce it will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as native features in its 2016 Accord lineup. Honda said it will first offer the smartphone mirroring applications to its Accords, which are coming to market in August. In May, General Motors announced it will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in most of its 2016 vehicles, allowing customers to mirror their smartphones and apps to their infotainment systems. The 2016 Accord will be the first Honda model and among the first high-volume cars in the marketplace to feature both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the carmaker stated in an announcement. With the Honda Accord's new 7-in. touchscreen, users can swipe, tap and pinch icons and images just as they would on a smartphone or tablet to control the vehicle's audio system, display settings and other features. Along with music, CarPlay and Android Auto allows users to apply their navigation systems, make calls, send and receive messages from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri (with CarPlay). Android Auto is compatible with Android 5. 0 and higher and includes Google Maps, Google Now, messaging, music and other mobile apps. Source: www.computerworld.com
