Episode Details

A major car manufacturer is moving away from digital touch screens and back to analog for various functions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, and Jim Rea discuss how this relates to Apple's CarPlay ambitions and how other car manufacturers are addressing the integration of entertainment and vehicle controls. Panel members share their experiences and preferences.

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Chapters:

0:00:58 Analog vs Digital Controls in a Fully Virtual Environment 0:02:23 Challenges with CarPlay and Apple Music Menus 0:03:12 Tesla's screen-only control sparks debate in car industry 0:05:41 Balancing necessary functionality and core functionality in car controls 0:08:34 Tesla's emphasis on voice control and menu navigation 0:09:53 Comparing Apple CarPlay's user-friendly buttons to other interfaces 0:10:34 Frustrations with the Lexus and Tesla Infotainment Systems 0:11:56 Comparing Steps to Listen to Radio Programming 0:13:09 Choosing the Source: Streaming, Apple Music, Satellite, or FM 0:14:17 Cumbersome Menu Navigation in BMW Cars 0:17:59 Challenges and Successes of Voice Control in Infotainment Systems 0:18:41 Potential Issues with Touchscreen-only Infotainment Systems 0:19:36 Teslas with Screens: A Common Sight on the Road 0:20:26 Tesla's Control Alt Delete: Easy Reboot on the Steering Wheel

Links:

Volkswagen is returning to physical buttons instead of touch controls https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-drivers-want-more-physical-buttons-instead-of-touch-controls-044931087.html

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technolog