GMC and Buick cars to get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to follow

Two more car brands will be getting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in the near future. General Motors announced the GMC and Buick models that will be Apple and Google’s car software. The 2016 GMC Canyon, Yukon, and Sierra models will be getting an 8-inch IntelliLink infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay. The base model Sierra is unique in the sense that it gets a smaller 7-inch version of IntelliLink. The first three models will get Android Auto at a later date, while the entry-level Sierra will launch in 2016 with both CarPlay and Android Auto support. For Buick, the 2016 Buick Regal and LaCrosse models will be betting an 8-inch IntelliLink system as well. CarPlay will also be arriving first before Android Auto.

CarPlay on both brands will have a similar implementation. The software will give full-screen access to navigation, audio controls, etc. It’ll also let you toggle between Apple’s software, onboard OnStar 4G LTE-connected IntelliLink software, and, eventually, Google’s Android Auto.

Source: CNET

Porsche to add CarPlay to future models

Porsche seems to be abiding by the words better late than never with their latest announcement. The German luxury sports car brand said they will support the iOS-based car platform in its future models. Apple and Porsche didn't make a formal announcement for this though. But as SlashGear notes, Porsche was added to the list of companies that support CarPlay on Apple's site. Porsche didn't specify how they plan to integrate CarPlay into their system. The company already has an existing infotainment system called the Porsche Communication Management.

Source: SlashGear

CES 2015: Volkswagen to support both Android Auto and CarPlay

Volkswagen is getting in on the connected car game by using both Google's and Apple's platforms. Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto will both be available later this year. These platforms will work on their MIB II dash electronics, which was launched in some countries last year and will come to the US and Europe later this year. There isn't a specific date for the launch yet but the dashboard will also support MirrorLink, a technology supported by Sony.

Source: Volkswagen | Via: The Verge

Spotify adds CarPlay support

With Spotify making its official debut here, here’s one more device you can use it on: Apple’s CarPlay units. Spotify updated its iOS app to add support for CarPlay system. So, once these units arrive, you’d get access to millions of songs right from your car’s dashboard. It joins music apps like Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Apple’s Beats Music that support the automotive version of iOS.

The iOS version of Spotify also now supports Quebecois and Swedish and fixed a few bugs for iOS 8.

Source: iMore | Download: Apple App Store (Free)