BMW says annual $80 CarPlay fee needed for ongoing testing & development

BMW's controversial annual and lifetime subscription fees for Apple CarPlay are because of the demands of ongoing software testing and engineering, the automaker says.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 61

Here is the best tech gear to outfit your car

Getting a new car is an exciting time, whether you're buying a brand new model just off the line or a gently used new-to-you vehicle. Here is all the gear that we recommend for your car — new or old.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 4

Review: Pioneer w6400nex offers easy-to-install wireless CarPlay

Pioneer's wireless CarPlay aftermarket units are routinely great, and the AVIC-W6400NEX is among the very best if you need a DVD/CD player.

Victor Marks 6 years ago 22

Everything new coming to CarPlay in iOS 13

In its first major overhaul since its original debut, CarPlay is gaining a wealth of new features with the launch of iOS 13. Here is every new feature and changing coming to Apple's automotive platform.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 42

Hands on with the best features of iOS 13 and iPadOS

There are more features to count in iOS 13 and iPadOS, so we narrowed down the list to our top six, which run the gamut from huge system-wide changes to small, but extremely useful tweaks.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 29

CarPlay gets first major overhaul since release with iOS 13

CarPlay is getting it's first major overhaul since its original release with iOS 13 including a new dashboard, new calendar app, and much more.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 22

2019 'iPhone 11' may play audio over two Bluetooth devices at once

The 2019 iPhones could feature a dual Bluetooth system that lets them send audio to two separate devices, according to a report citing Asian suppliers.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 13

BMW owners unable to access CarPlay due to apparent subscription service outage

A number of BMW owners are unable to access Apple's CarPlay from their in-car infotainment systems after the German marque's ConnectedDrive subscription service suffered an outage early this week.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 43

Review: Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX receiver proves wireless CarPlay is the way to go

The Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX is a phenomenal aftermarket car stereo head unit that bakes in wireless CarPlay and much more. AppleInsider takes you for a ride to check it out.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 52

Hands on with Alpine's new, and giant, F309 CarPlay receiver

Alpine has recently introduced updates to its line of aftermarket CarPlay receivers. Following our return from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, AppleInsider got a chance to check the Alpine F309.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 9

Apple reportedly testing three-camera iPhone with USB-C, plans major iPad enhancements for iOS 13

Next year's iPhones will reportedly include models with a rear-facing 3D camera incorporating a laser scanner for purposes like augmented reality, while iOS 13 could deliver much-awaited features like Dark Mode and CarPlay enhancements.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 23

New Alpine CarPlay receivers include unit with 9-inch floating touchscreen

Alpine is launching two new CarPlay-compatible receivers in March, led by the iLX-F259, which features a rare 9-inch capacitive touchscreen.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 14

Sony readies CarPlay-equipped XAV-AX7000 receiver with 6.95-inch touchscreen

Sony's latest CarPlay-equipped auto receiver is the XAV-AX7000, designed with a more modern look than some of its rivals while delivering plenty of audio power.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Pioneer's AVIC-W8500NEX wireless CarPlay receiver features 7-inch display

Audio hardware manufacturer Pioneer was at CES 2019 in full force this week to show off its latest wares, including the new AVIC-W8500NEX in-dash receiver with wireless CarPlay support.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 11

Hands on: Use your iPhone and Apple CarPlay to access Waze while driving

AppleInsider goes hands-on with a first look of Waze's popular navigation app running in Apple CarPlay — complete with incident reports and police alerts.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

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