What's the point of the Virtual Cockpit?
01-10-2018, 11:03 PM
#51
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I understand that Apple is trying to promote its apps but it should realize that Google Maps is far more intuitive and accurate compared to Apple Maps. For the sake of having correct navigation, it should allow users to choose which navigation app they prefer (Apple/Google/Waze). Jeez Apple! 
01-10-2018, 11:06 PM
#52
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The worthless analog speedometer is a monstrous waste of real estate. I won't leave the nav engaged because it won't let me display the digital speed number when it's active.
A centered analog tach with a digital speed number in the middle, with screens on the left and right for configurable information, would be great (ie, like the RS display early in the thread).
But why bother with multiple screens and mechanicals when you can just have one screen with completely configurable layout.
A centered analog tach with a digital speed number in the middle, with screens on the left and right for configurable information, would be great (ie, like the RS display early in the thread).
But why bother with multiple screens and mechanicals when you can just have one screen with completely configurable layout.
02-11-2018, 02:45 PM
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02-11-2018, 03:54 PM
#54
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My google earth just expired. At first I was concerned because the map looks so bright and ugly without it. But then I put it into night mode all the time, and now I am happy without google earth.
02-12-2018, 12:23 PM
#55
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It sucks to lose that feature as the regular maps look uglier than that in my 10 year old MB. But I hardly use nav so cant justify paying for it
02-13-2018, 11:32 AM
#56
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Im planning to renew. I like the traffic, traffic rerouting, flight information which apparently for some reason i am always going to the airport, and the "where I parked feature" is nice. Oh the google voice search feature is great. I used that alot as well.
02-13-2018, 12:32 PM
#57
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Interestingly, my iphone (Apple Maps actually) marks my cars location every time I get out and lock it, and send me a notification. It does this with 2 out of my 3 cars.
02-13-2018, 01:14 PM
#58
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Yes, it does. I believe that was added in iOS 9 for the first time. It recognizes that you have a Bluetooth connection to a hands-free kit and then when the connection disconnects it assumes you parked and marks the spot. Works pretty reliably. Google Maps has the same feature, but doesn't work very reliably on the iPhone. Not that I ever forget where I parked, but it's a nice piece of mind in unfamiliar areas.
02-13-2018, 03:13 PM
#59
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Yes, it does. I believe that was added in iOS 9 for the first time. It recognizes that you have a Bluetooth connection to a hands-free kit and then when the connection disconnects it assumes you parked and marks the spot. Works pretty reliably. Google Maps has the same feature, but doesn't work very reliably on the iPhone. Not that I ever forget where I parked, but it's a nice piece of mind in unfamiliar areas.
02-13-2018, 08:19 PM
#60
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You can use Google Voice Search or Siri in same manner, just press and hold the voice search button on your steering wheel when you are connected via USB or BT.