Hyundai Widens Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Availability With Software Update
CARS.COM — Hot on the heels of a similar move by sister brand Kia, Hyundai has announced that it is expanding the availability of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to its entire 2017 model-year lineup.Owners of 2017 Hyundai vehicles with display audio or navigation can get either smartphone-integration system through a free do-it-yourself software update at MyHyundai.com or at any Hyundai dealership for a fee.Related: Which 2016 Cars Have Android Auto?
Why Apple doesn't care that flagship Android smartphones are better than the iPhone
As has been the case for several years now, I'm confident that we have a pretty good idea of what the iPhone 7 is going to bring to the table, thanks to all the leaked photos, reports from "people in the know", and supply chain chatter.Here, in as concise a form as possible, is what we expect from the iPhone 7:The form-factor is going to be identical -- or near identical -- to the iPhone 6S/6S PlusThe headphone jack is goneStereo speakerThe antenna bands on the rear of the case have been redesignedDual-lens camera for the iPhone 7 PlusFaster processorSome reports point to increased water resistance, but this is likely down to the removal of the headphone jack (the primary point for water ingress).There are a lot of other rumors and ideas floating about out there, but this is the stuff I have the highest confidence in.
Hyundai Expands Offer Of Free Apple CarPlay® And Android Auto™ Software Updates To Growing Line Of
Compatible Systems Year Model Eligible MultimediaSystem(s) 2016 Sonata Hybrid Navigation Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Veloster Azera 2015 Azera2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are now being built with both CarPlay and Android Auto support and will arrive at dealerships soon.All other 2017 model Hyundai vehicles with eligible Display Audio or Navigation systems include both smartphone integration solutions from launch."We are very pleased to be able to expand the availability of multimedia system updates to the owners of these additional vehicles," said Barry Ratzlaff, executive director, digital business planning and connected operations, Hyundai Motor America.
Hyundai expands DIY retrofit for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
HyundaiBack in May, Hyundai announced that owners of certain vehicles could retrofit their rides with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity systems, using an entirely DIY process.It said it would expand this list as time went on, and now it's adding some more vehicles into the mix.Four models have been added to the list of DIY-upgradeable vehicles -- 2016 Sonata Hybrid, 2016 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, 2016 Veloster and 2015-2016 Azera.
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