Apple CarPlay and other navigation apps.

[GABAR]

Hello boys and girls.

For those who are Apple CarPlay users and have updated to the latest iOS, I can confirm that other navigation apps can be used on the main. / split screen of Carplay. Apple added this feature in this update so it’s totally up to other companies to modify their navigation apps to be used on the main CarPlay screen.

For those who are interested, I’ve been using a navigation app called Magic Earth for almost a year now and of yesterday, so far, this is the only navigation app that has been adapted to be used on the main CarPlay screen instead of being locked into Apple Maps..

Believe it or not, Magic Earth is just as accurate as Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, and Sygic and yes, it’s totally free to download and it can be used offline as well.

i’m sure Google Maps and Waze will get onboard sometime down the road but right now, there’s only one navigation app that has taken advantage of this new iOS feature.


I hope this info helps you guys out.

Have a good weekend.

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[MAhauler]

That's awesome news. You tested this on your 2016 F150?

Glad to see Apple has opened up CarPlay to using other navigation apps and not forcing you to Apple Maps. Do you know if Android Auto also allows you to use a third party nav app instead of Google Maps?

 

[GABAR]

That's awesome news. You tested this on your 2016 F150?

Glad to see Apple has opened up CarPlay to using other navigation apps and not forcing you to Apple Maps. Do you know if Android Auto also allows you to use a third party nav app instead of Google Maps?

Yes, I tested it this past weekend on my 2016 F150 and I’ve been using it the past three days.
I really don’t know if Android Auto will follow what Apple has done with Apple CarPlay.

I’m an Apple man so I really don’t know much about the Android Auto interface or what Google might have planned for it.

 

[ColeCisneros]

Hey there! As an iPhone user myself, I can totally relate to your query about navigation apps. Besides Apple CarPlay, there are a few other options that I've tried and found pretty handy. One of them is Google Maps, which not only provides accurate directions, but also offers real-time traffic updates. Another great app is Waze, known for its community-based features where users can report accidents, hazards, and even speed traps. If you're interested in exploring different ways to make some extra cash, you might want to look into online freelancing platforms and learn how to make 100 dollars fast.

 

[astricklin]

That's awesome news. You tested this on your 2016 F150?

Glad to see Apple has opened up CarPlay to using other navigation apps and not forcing you to Apple Maps. Do you know if Android Auto also allows you to use a third party nav app instead of Google Maps?

Yes, you can use this party apps that are compatible. I know Waze and ABRP both have Android Auto capability so the app shows up on the screen and you don't have to initiate it with your phone. I do think you have to pay for the ABRP subscription to get Android Auto/ Apple carplay.

I've always used Google maps, I never really got used to Waze, but I know there's a lot of hardcore Waze fans out there.

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