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In response to "Really? Explain please. -- nm" by iSpam

Well, on one hand it's pretty neat but it only works with a very small subset of apps so basically you're stuck with Apple Maps, Podcasts, Music, and

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) May 16 '16, 10:39

Spotify

Can't use Waze. If you switch screens on the phone while using it (for example while listening to Spotify) to have Waze running the screen on the car goes back to the home screen instead of staying on the music. It basically seems like it is remote controlling your phone but with limited apps.

The "Media" screen on my car shows more information and with better graphics/detail than the CarPlay does (and I can use it while I use other apps) so it's almost non-functional for me. It is nice that you can use Siri and it will also read/reply to texts while you drive. That's a plus.

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Is waze Apple play compatible though? I know that apps have to be compatible to work right. - iSpam May 16, 10:43 2
- It isn't. Apparently that list of apps is exceptionally small. -- nm - oblique May 16, 10:45 1
  - If you're looking for a podcast app that is, I know that Overcast is (and is now free). - spamlet May 16, 10:48

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Well, on one hand it's pretty neat but it only works with a very small subset of apps so basically you're stuck with Apple Maps, Podcasts, Music, and

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