Carplay

Specifically, the controversy surrounds the fact that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t available at all, but as an iPhone user who already mainly uses Google Maps and Spotify, I don’t miss CarPlay in the Equinox.

Like Apple Maps on CarPlay, those used to Google Maps will get a very familiar Google Maps experience through CarPlay.

Alternatively, you can touch and hold either the CarPlay dashboard or home button on your car's touchscreen.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are included in all models, with a base 8.0-inch touchscreen interface.

Audio issues, such as no sound or poor sound quality, can significantly impact the overall CarPlay experience.

Buyers also get standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or higher.

Compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, the driver can use this system to operate driving and comfort functions as well as the standard online navigation and multimedia functions.

Ford includes an 8-inch center touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and while the six-speaker stereo system isn’t going to win any awards, for what the Maverick costs, it’s completely adequate.

GM has announced plans to replace Apple CarPlay and Android Audio, programs that now let drivers bypass a vehicle’s audio dashboard, and funnel drivers instead toward GM’s audio system in electric vehicles.

Good aftermarket support for mods and Apple CarPlay is also a plus.

Inside, the 8.0-inch and 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreens now support both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and features volume and tuning dials.

Like many of Toyota's other models, the Camry Hybrid comes well equipped as standard, with all trims getting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, alongside Toyota's Safety Sense driver assistance tech.

The 10.2-inch multimedia screen features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and if you aren’t mirroring your phone, Lotus offers a simple, easy-to-navigate interface.

The entry-level ST comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment unit that has six speakers and features AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus four USB ports – two for the front and two for the back.

The Honda Africa Twin takes all of those characteristics and turns it into a tremendously capable bike that even comes with Apple CarPlay.

To use wireless CarPlay, you need to activate the voice command button on your steering wheel and switch your stereo to wireless or Bluetooth mode.

While CarPlay has been around since 2014, you might wonder if your car supports it and if you need to pay a monthly subscription to access it, as many Apple products require.

A benefit would definitely be an upgraded infotainment system, but you’ll hardly wrong if you’re someone who prefers to keep your phone hooked up to CarPlay or Android Auto.

A large 12.3-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system dominates the dashboard, with an all-new dual floating screen that creates immersive digital experience, seamlessly integrating with your smartphone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.