CarPlay with iOS 7.1 - you need to know that
Carplay is the most important feature of the new iOS 7.1. The update of the Apple operating system has been available as a free patch for iPhones and iPads since March 10th.
Install iOS 7.1 update - how it works
First, you need to install the iOS 7.1 update. This is the only way to use CarPlay:
- Start the Settings app and switch to the "General" tab. Start the update with a tap on "Software update".
- Alternatively, you can download the patch from your PC using iTunes.
- Caution: If you install the update, you will lose your jailbreak. You will then be unable to return to iOS 7.0.6.
What is Apple's CarPlay?
With CarPlay, the Apple operating system is now also entering the on-board computer! But be careful: Quiz duels etc. are forbidden and dangerous on the road.
- With CarPlay, iOS is integrated into the new auto generations.
- This gives drivers access to certain functions of the iPhone. For example, you can make calls, control the music player or open the Apple navigation system. With iOS 7.1 you can even read new emails, messages and iMessages on the board computer.
- The manufacturers that are now integrating CarPlay into their new cars include Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. In a short video, Volvo shows how CarPlay works in practice: You control the compatible apps via the car's touch interface. At the same time, you can still access Auto's own functions. For example, you control your air conditioning and heating.
- BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Nissan also want to include CarPlay in their center console soon.
- Particularly practical: Since CarPlay is integrated into the control system, it can also be started via the steering wheel.
- Siri plays a big role so that you can keep your hands on the steering wheel.
- CarPlay even integrates your contacts into the board computer. This is how the navigation system should become even more intuitive.
- CarPlay, however, requires an iOS device with a Lightning connector. Owners of an iPhone 4 and 4S will not enjoy the new feature.
- The first cars with CarPlay are scheduled to come onto the market in 2014. The new function was presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show in mid-March.
Auto control is not the only new feature in iOS 7.1. The new update contains many other improvements.