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A poll conducted by GSMArena suggests that Android Auto is used by 50.1% of car owners, while only 17.4% use Apple CarPlay. No insight into the "I use my phone with a holder" camp is given, as they could be Android or iPhone users.
Other poll results are below:
I really wish I could try Android Auto, but my car is too old to support anything like that. I have a phone mount though and everything works perfectly fine that way (maps, music, etc.)
I bought this thing on Amazon and it has been working very well on the motorcycle.
There are other variants that come with suction and dash mounts under different brand names all over Amazon.
Wireless Apple CarPlay Dual Bluetooth Touchscreen for Motorcycles, 5" IPS Portable Motorcycle GPS Navigation System via CarPlay/Android Auto for Any Motorbike, IPX7 Waterproof, Support Siri and Google https://a.co/d/1BvzZo8
Very interesting! I didn't know there was such a thing. I may have to look into it at some point! Although granted I feel like my phone mount does a decent enough job without taking up too much space.
Yeah, I realize it's kind of cheap Chinese junk, but it honestly works better than it has any right to.
I agree though, using the phone in your case might be the best option, or could I indulge you in this!? Haha
7 Inch Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto, AotuLink Portable Car Stereo, HD Touch Screen with Mirror Link, Multimedia Player, Bluetooth, AUX/FM, Dash or Windshield Mount Support Most Car Models https://a.co/d/5ZNxJkt
I think the biggest thing for me would be that using these sorts of systems means the addition of a lot more wires than my current setup and either a partial obstruction to the windshield or my dashboard's control system which I'm not really keen on.
I hear ya. Probably the way to go would just to get an Android auto head unit.