Why Does Every New Car Feel Like a Smartphone?

In this episode of Talking Cars, we discuss why modern vehicles rely so heavily on software, apps, over-the-air updates, and smartphone integration. We compare the pros and cons of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, discuss the learning curve of built-in infotainment systems, and explore personal data privacy and how you can best protect your information while using a vehicle.

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SHOW NOTES

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0:00 - Intro

01:20 - CarPlay vs. Native Infotainment Systems

02:20 - Why Connectivity Still Fails

03:40 - Software Updates, Over-the-Air updates

07:04 - Why EVs Depend on Advanced Software

10:50 - Common Infotainment Frustrations

18:20 - What Makes a Good Infotainment System?

20:25 - Privacy, Data Collection & Connected Cars