[appleshore]

One of the most absurd consequences of CarPlay is the USB car ports are often 1 amp. So my phone dies faster. Combined with Apple forcing you to use Apple Maps, makes me cynical of basic technology. This is partly what makes it more distracting.

[zwily]

You can use Google Maps on CarPlay now, I believe.

[rgovostes]

Yes, third-party navigation has been supported for two years now.

[gnicholas]

I guess wireless charging systems provide a benefit here because they decouple the data transfer from the charging.

[76543210]

You bought a product from a company known to lock people into their services then complain about this.

Was it the constant commercials that sold you? The fruit logo?