A major car manufacturer is moving away from digital touch screens and back to analog for various functions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, and Jim Rea discuss how this relates to Apple’s CarPlay ambitions and how other car manufacturers are addressing the integration of entertainment and vehicle controls. Panel members share their experiences and preferences.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:00:58 Analog vs Digital Controls in a Fully Virtual Environment

0:02:23 Challenges with CarPlay and Apple Music Menus

0:03:12 Tesla's screen-only control sparks debate in car industry

0:05:41 Balancing necessary functionality and core functionality in car controls

0:08:34 Tesla's emphasis on voice control and menu navigation

0:09:53 Comparing Apple CarPlay's user-friendly buttons to other interfaces

0:10:34 Frustrations with the Lexus and Tesla Infotainment Systems

0:11:56 Comparing Steps to Listen to Radio Programming

0:13:09 Choosing the Source: Streaming, Apple Music, Satellite, or FM

0:14:17 Cumbersome Menu Navigation in BMW Cars

0:17:59 Challenges and Successes of Voice Control in Infotainment Systems

0:18:41 Potential Issues with Touchscreen-only Infotainment Systems

0:19:36 Teslas with Screens: A Common Sight on the Road

0:20:26 Tesla's Control Alt Delete: Easy Reboot on the Steering Wheel

Links:

Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls

https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-drivers-want-more-physical-buttons-instead-of-touch-controls-044931087.html

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