News Summary

• Apple’s CarPlay transforms infotainment systems into fluid extensions of the iPhone.
• CarPlay primarily relies on Siri commands and speech-to-text input to help drivers stay focused on the road.
• The software keyboard deactivates when my car is moving, limiting me to the Dictation feature.
• While many cars come with built-in maps, CarPlay is a step above because it has access to my personal Apple and Google Maps data, such as the location of my home.