Monday, November 16, 2015

Seven Cars Supporting Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android System

There are seven cars supporting Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android system-Vauxhall Astra,Ferrari FF,Citroen DS4,Benz A-Class,Porsche 911,Ferrari California,Audi A4. Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android are able to connect automotive embedded infotainment and navigation system with smart phone which allow drivers can use phone’s function on the bus,such as music,maps and information and many other third-party applications.

The development of these two vehicle system is not fast. Taking CarPlay as an example, last year's Geneva motor show only several models of Ferrari supported the systemin March. However,in this year's Frankfurt motor show , there have been many car manufacturers promised to support these two systems.
The Vauxhall Astra
A new Vauxhall Astra listed in 2016 will support CarPaly and Android Auto. The driver can undertake the operations on capacitive touch screen.7 inches display screen is the standard. But with additional payments, it can be upgraded to 8 inches, and equipped GPS system. In addition, this model will also provide OneStar system, which can provide emergency services for the driver and driving auxiliary functions like 4 g hot spot.
The Ferrari FF
Ferrari is the first to implement,while almost every carmaker said they would support CarPlay. However, Ferrari FF currently only support CarPlay. Drivers can control the system through the capacitive touch screen as well as the physical buttons on either side of the screen. All-wheel drive and other high-end configuration make the price for this model for more than 2.3 million yuan.

The Citroen DS4
Citroen DS4 listed in November supports CarPlay. Its standard edition will be equipped with a 7-inch touch screen. All the operations can be done through touch screen or Siri assistant, while Android Auto version  wil be listed until next year.
Benz A-Class
Benz A-Class supporting CarPlay will be on the market next year. Standard edition will pick up 7 inch touch screen, which can be upgraded to 8 inches. The user can choose different specifications of the engine.
The porsche 911
The new Porsche 911 will support CarPlay. But it still does not support Android Auto.Equipped with 7 inch capacitive touch screen, the proximity sensor,the driver can undertake the operations without actually touch the screen.
Ferrari California
Ferrari California also only support CarPlay system at present. The new California can control THE system through touch screen interface. Of course, it also can achieve the same effect by Siri. In addition, this model also joined the twin turbo V8 engine and scalable.
Audi A4
The new audi A4 carried a tandard touch 7 inch screen with resolution of 800 x 480 .At the same time it supports CarPlay and Android Auto. High-end models of touch screen specification upgraded to 8.3 inches. The resolution is 1024 x 480 pixels. The driver can be controlled by rotating button, multi-function steering wheel and voice to realize multiple operations.

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