I high doubt they are getting a stereo designed specifically for the Aptera. Pretty much every after market stereo comes with Android and Car Play. It would seem to me much simpler to use a good quality after market stereo than to not have Android and Car Play integrated into the vehicle.
@Matthew Huszarik One of the main early Aptera investors is a stereo guy. They are putting a lot of effort into an upgraded stereo for the Paradigm models. Part of it is designing high quality light weight speakers. I can't wait to find out more.
I'd imagine this type of thing can be solved with an over the air update, but if it requires changing the OS entirely I'm not sure. I'd probably be fine with whatever navigation they give me...
I want Android Automotive but I'd accept Android Auto. I'm not expecting to buy this car until 2023 because I want the 600 mile version and I doubt they'll have that one before then so there for them to get Android in. If they don't have either that's a showstopper. I won't live with auto company navigation, it needs to be Google Maps. For streaming Bluetooth is not the answer it's too difficult to control when driving. I'm not going back to mounting a phone on the dash just to get navigation and streaming.
I use CarPlay in my car for work. I use the calendar to see when my next appointment is and they it links to the maps to give me driving directions there. Having 300km between appointments is not uncommon, that's why I love having Apple Podcasts, and i can finish that podcast when from my phone when i finish the trip. That seems like the minimum functionality if Aptera what to build there own system.
The first version of the Aptera system will only support Bluetooth, and not CarPlay or Android. You should be able to have the same functionality you desire streaming from Bluetooth.
Audio streaming is only half the functionality. Maps linked to the calendar for appointments is the killer feature.
The low running cost or this 2 seater will mean the Aptera will be a hit with traveling sales reps and travelling consultants, like me, who's lives are are dictated by a calendar
I was also hoping for this integration. I use Waze via Android Auto all the time.
However, I think the thing is that these navigation apps don't take into account the range you have left and which chargers you would have to stop at on the way. I can only assume that compatible charging network locations will be tightly integrated into the display and navigation offered directly from Aptera.
My guess, both Apple Car Play and Google require a license which may add to the cost of the vehicle and the complexity of integration, as well as the compliance with another set of standards
No. Neither Apple or Android at the beginning. It will support Bluetooth.
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This is actually very disappointing. Google maps is one of the worst mapping services on the planet. Paper maps would work better than Google maps. Choosing not to implement Apple CarPlay makes the 5 star vehicle to a 2 star vehicle.
I high doubt they are getting a stereo designed specifically for the Aptera. Pretty much every after market stereo comes with Android and Car Play. It would seem to me much simpler to use a good quality after market stereo than to not have Android and Car Play integrated into the vehicle.
@Joshua Rosen I don't need my car to navigate. I can stick my phone in a cup holder & Google Maps dictates the directions to me.
I'd imagine this type of thing can be solved with an over the air update, but if it requires changing the OS entirely I'm not sure. I'd probably be fine with whatever navigation they give me...
I want Android Automotive but I'd accept Android Auto. I'm not expecting to buy this car until 2023 because I want the 600 mile version and I doubt they'll have that one before then so there for them to get Android in. If they don't have either that's a showstopper. I won't live with auto company navigation, it needs to be Google Maps. For streaming Bluetooth is not the answer it's too difficult to control when driving. I'm not going back to mounting a phone on the dash just to get navigation and streaming.
I use CarPlay in my car for work. I use the calendar to see when my next appointment is and they it links to the maps to give me driving directions there. Having 300km between appointments is not uncommon, that's why I love having Apple Podcasts, and i can finish that podcast when from my phone when i finish the trip. That seems like the minimum functionality if Aptera what to build there own system.
I was also hoping for this integration. I use Waze via Android Auto all the time.
However, I think the thing is that these navigation apps don't take into account the range you have left and which chargers you would have to stop at on the way. I can only assume that compatible charging network locations will be tightly integrated into the display and navigation offered directly from Aptera.
My guess, both Apple Car Play and Google require a license which may add to the cost of the vehicle and the complexity of integration, as well as the compliance with another set of standards
I use Waze a lot, which piggybacks off Google Maps. Not sure why you dislike it so much but to each their own.
Lines 68 & 220 of Aptera's FAQ Spreadsheet say:
"We are focusing on Bluetooth right now and hope to offer that compatibility in the future."
"We will consider those for future versions."
I would bet that they'll have it by the time the first one rolls off the assembly line, or on its first over-the-air software update.
No. Neither Apple or Android at the beginning. It will support Bluetooth.