We were promised smartphones on wheels
Many people say cars are smartphones on wheels, but after a visit to the Detroit Auto Show, it’s clear that’s not the case.
On the contrary, the newest in-car technology we saw shows that automakers are still playing catch-up with features already available in the iPhone X, and they haven’t reconciled how to keep pace. The result is more confusing infotainment systems for customers whose top priorities are the best, effortless-to-use tech features.
One short-term solution that serves as a bandage is the further adaptation of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in current models. Toyota and Lexus, among the industry’s last holdouts, announced that they will be bringing both features into their cars, but even the terms of use aren’t...