Apple CarPlay is one of the most popular software available that is helpful to communicate with a vehicle. It is developed by No other than Apple Corp. This mobile application can run on any of the iOS. The minimum requirement to run this application smoothly is having an iPhone 5 and a connecting wire. These two are the mandatory things the user needs to access the features of Apple CarPlay.
It integrates and connects directly to Vehicle’s infotainment system allowing the user to navigate the live location using its own built-in Maps as well as the user can install third-party applications like Google Maps. Apple CarPlay provides its user numerous features including Keyless Entry, Digital Keys availability, ultimate copilot, integration with other applications, phone notifications, messages, calls reply, attend/dial calls, direct music availability, To-do lists, touch-screen supported, navigation app supported, support with all the top manufacturers of automobiles and great interface. All of these services can be accessed just by downloading this application.
Drivemode is a great option for the integration with the Vehicle by using its Infotainment system. It is an application that is useful to communicate with the vehicle easily as well as be updated about the Phone notifications about messages and calls. It allows the user to Dial Contact numbers, attend calls (including Audio & Video), navigate the location, set a route, get the voice commands for upcoming directions as well as wrong turn notification warnings, and so on.
It is a complete application available for Android as well as Apple devices facilitating the users with built-in Live Maps, Complete Navigation system as well as support to hundreds of Automobile Manufacturer Brands. It also supports screen manufacturers like Gathers, Kenwood and Sony. It offers the user many modes including the unique Drivemode which assists the user to reach his destination safely by providing voice commands and converting the car into a Smart Car. It is a free-of-cost service and can be easily downloaded from Google PlayStore and Apple App Store.
MirrorLink is an organization working for the development and innovations in Automobile related technology. It has many products including a Navigation application called Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC). In fact, it’s not just a navigation application it also collects the data from its users and saves it to a data pool to create a community for the users so they can share the information with each other. This platform also provides its own Infotainment systems and other equipment including Hardware and software-based.
Their applications are only supported with their own Hardware devices which makes this platform a little annoying for some users. This is considered as the drawback of this platform. This platform provides the Digital Key of the vehicle. For that purpose, the user has to install this company’s equipment-based centralized lock system so that the application will be able to detect and match the unique digital key of the vehicle.
CarOS is an Application available for iOS which can be used to navigate or connect the vehicle with the iPhone. It is a complete application providing numerous features and options to its users. Its highlighting features include Automations, Emergency calls, Shortcuts, Live Sharing of Location Mobile Mirroring, Dash Camera Display, and Face control. It connects with the phone easily and now all the information and notification received on the Phone can be viewed on the infotainment system screen.
There the user can conveniently attend the video calls, dial calls, play/control the music/videos, navigate the live location of the car, set a destination, take voice commands from the application, or pass commands to the vehicle easily. For that purpose, the infotainment system must have a camera as well as a mic. It also allows the user to control the music by gestures along with the complete support to display the live video of Dash Camera.
JBL Smartbase is a multipurpose device launched by well-known accessories manufacturer JBL group. It is a complete device which can be used to charge a phone as well as an infotainment system providing all the features which a good system has. It also comes with an application called “JBL Smartbase” on PlayStore which is basically designed and optimized for this device. It actually converts the Smartphone into an infotainment system while the user is driving the vehicle.
Basically, it is a Wireless charge which sets the phone in such a way that it is just in front of the driver. The user can easily navigate the vehicle, control the music, receive the calls and dial the video calls while the phone is being charged. This device comes with Nanotechnology which holds the phone for the user to make it clearly and conveniently visible to the user. It allows the user to control everything just by voice commands.
HandsFree Answer is an application available for Android which can be used as a driving assistant. It is a simple-to-use application without any type of bulky interface and animations providing all the features which a good driving assistant application requires. It connects with the infotainment system of the vehicle and understands the driving behavior of the driver. After learning, it automates all the processes according to the driver’s habit.
It automatically turns on the auto-answer feature when it detects the user is driving. It also auto accepts the call if a particular user-defined Bluetooth device is connected. It is a perfect and easy-to-understand application having an interface just like the Android System’s Settings providing numerous facilities to the user. It is specially developed for the user who has a low-end device for example older version of Android or a Device with Low RAM.
Drivermode AT and T guide is an individual-made application that contains the information and articles about the AT&T Company’s application named Drivemode. Now, this application is a complete tool provided by a worldwide famous network Company. It allows the user to drive peacefully without any type of distraction with full concentration. It automatically blocks the notifications of calls and messages when the vehicle is being driven over 15 KM/hour.
When the vehicle is below 15 km/hour of speed it displays all the missed notifications. In this way, it helps the user to focus on driving. It also allows the user to control music and all other notification blockages in one tap by controlling everything by itself. This application provides tips to overcome the distraction from driving and recommends some of the precautions and safety measures to minimize the chance of an accident.
Airbiquity is an international, Japan Based organization working on many projects at a time including OTAmatic. Under this project, they are developing the infotainment and security system of vehicles in the World. The company itself is a Business to business software development industry working on optimization and innovation to improve the safety and security of vehicles. They are working their best to introduce Leveraging process of vehicle connectivity.
They are helping the community in the management of the increasing complexity of traffic control and vehicle data. They have also developed their own Hardware to be used in upcoming vehicles and supported as well as optimized dedicated software solutions. They are using Artificial Intelligence to improve the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in the vehicles in near future. For the Data Pool to be more efficient, they have collaborated with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web-Services platform.
icarmode is an application available for iOS which can be used as driving assistance conveniently. It is one of the best applications available for iOS providing numerous features and options to the user including Music Player, Favorite contacts, GPS app shortcut, Radio Player, Apple Music, and Spotify Built-in, Podcasts player, Phone keypad, Where did I park (Car finder), App Shortcuts, places Nearby, customizable interface and so on.
It allows the user to dial from the contact list or the user can also add the contacts in the favorite list to dial without typing any number or finding it. It also allows the user to rearrange the buttons and setting according to his own priority. Its most appreciated feature is its customizability in its interface. Users can adjust everything about this application. This application is available on the App Store and can be accessed free of cost.