{"id":28198,"date":"2023-01-06T14:18:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T14:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/06\/the-best-carplay-apps-for-navigating-entertainment-and-more\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T14:18:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T14:18:48","slug":"the-best-carplay-apps-for-navigating-entertainment-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/06\/the-best-carplay-apps-for-navigating-entertainment-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best CarPlay Apps for Navigating, Entertainment, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CarPlay lets you use compatible iPhone apps in your car with a simplified interface that\u2019s better suited to driving. Here are some of our favorite apps that come with CarPlay integration, from navigation apps to in-car entertainment and a few extras.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Add Apple CarPlay to Your Car<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Navigation<\/h2>\n

Rather than mounting your iPhone on your dashboard and using it as a floating GPS<\/a>, CarPlay integrates your favorite navigation apps into your car\u2019s dashboard. This alone is a reason to consider adding CarPlay to your vehicle<\/a>, if you don\u2019t already have it.<\/p>\n

Apple Maps<\/h3>\n

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Apple Maps had a rocky start back in 2012 when it first launched, but things have improved dramatically over the last decade. The app has all the trimmings you\u2019d expect from a modern navigation app including turn-by-turn directions (that use your chosen Siri voice), speed limit and traffic hazard warnings, real-time traffic information, lane guidance, and more.<\/p>\n

Maps look great, and the app uses Siri to make useful predictions; for example, if someone sends you an address in messages, Maps will offer to route you there. It also learns based on your habits, offering a one-touch route to common locations at the relevant time of day. If you haven\u2019t tried Apple Maps recently, it\u2019s definitely worth a second chance.<\/p>\n

Google Maps<\/a><\/h3>\n

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If Apple Maps isn\u2019t for you, Google Maps is arguably the best alternative. The search giant\u2019s mapping service serves a huge number of users each day, which means it\u2019s probably the best-maintained navigation app you can choose for your CarPlay. If you\u2019re a big fan of Google Maps on the web or in-app, you\u2019ll love the look of the CarPlay integration.<\/p>\n

Google has a huge pool of real-time traffic data<\/a> to pull from to give you up-to-date information on conditions, speed limits, and reports. Google even integrates crowd-sourced reports from Waze into the app now, further bolstering its usefulness. You can even add your commute and favorite places to speed up getting where you want to go.<\/p>\n

Waze<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Waze, also owned by Google, is another worthy navigation app for CarPlay that is in many ways similar to Google Maps. The two services have been getting more alike over the years, but there are some differences<\/a>. The first is how keen Waze is to change your route based on evolving traffic conditions. This may suit users in dense environments like busy cities better than those in rural areas. Waze does this by relying on its users and their willingness to make reports.<\/p>\n

You might see more reports about traffic conditions on Waze, including police stops, map inaccuracies, and crashes. The app also has a different look and feel, with a less colorful map, a prominent \u201creport\u201d button, and the ability to customize how your vehicle displays on the map (which other users will see).<\/p>\n

TomTom GO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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