Apple's CarPlay wins Autoblog 2016 Technology of the Year award
Apple's CarPlay was awarded the "best individual technology feature in a vehicle" by Autoblog at Detroit's North American International Auto Show.
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Daniel Eran Dilger
Dealers say GM's rapid adoption of Apple CarPlay is helping them sell cars
American automaker General Motors has rolled out support for Apple's CarPlay iPhone integration faster and across more models than its rivals, resulting in independent dealers reporting that the feature draws in customers and helps to close the deal in selling new cars.
Ford adds Apple's Siri Eyes Free to legacy vehicles with Sync 3.8 update
Ford has begun updating existing vehicles on the road to support Apple's Siri Eyes Free for iPhone, now available to download on systems running its second-generation Sync infotainment platform.
Neil Hughes
Apple looks to bolster its iOS vehicle integration team as its automotive push grows
A series of newly posted Apple job openings, along with recent automotive initiatives, offer further evidence that the company plans to become a serious player in the in-car technology market.
Apple's next major market for iOS may be automotive
Over the past two years, pundits have focused on living room TVs as the most likely new market for Apple to expand into, but evidence suggests that the company's next big step for iOS is more likely to involve the automotive market.
