Smartphone “projected experiences” are poised to change how we interact with our cars. As these devices continue to be central hubs for nearly everything, drivers are also using them more during commutes. Bluetooth and auxiliary cables make it easy to stream music and take calls while behind the wheel, but other activities still require interaction with the smartphone itself, often making the experience cumbersome.Earlier this year, tech giants Apple and Google worked with select automakers to reveal features that enable deeper smartphone integration with the car, allowing drivers to access their Apple iOS or Android smartphones easily and safely. These features, named Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leverage the vehicle’s integrated controls to help drivers access core functions like navigation, media, messaging and calling while also adding some new features.
Shoppers are excited and we’re working closely with both companies to bring these features to market as soon as possible. Since this summer, we’ve spent a lot of time demonstrating the latest versions of CarPlay and Android Auto to media and customers in our
2015 Sonata. The feedback has been great and we’re excited to tell more of the story at 2015 CES in just a few weeks.
Check out this excellent video by KBB’s Micah Muzio from the Los Angeles Auto Show where both Apple and Google engineers each give a tour of CarPlay and Android Auto, respectively, in our
2015 Sonata.
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