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BMW UI chief busts CarPlay ‘myth’ over in-car navigation

Apple CarPlay apparently isn’t used by BMW drivers for navigation, with the automaker citing data to bust a supposed myth that Apple’s in-car system is being used to get from A to B.

Person driving a car with a digital speedometer showing 52, navigation map on dashboard, and hands on steering wheel. Bright road visible through windshield.
CarPlay being used for navigation while driving

CarPlay provides drivers and passengers with many features that replace the functions of the built-in infotainment system. While CarPlay does a lot, it seems that users don’t like it for navigation, according to one car maker’s research.

Referring to a so-called “CarPlay myth” that drivers use it considerably, BMW SVP of UI/UX Development Stephan Durach insists that it is not true. Instead, BMW drivers really prefer using the car maker’s system.

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