Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay | TestDrive Showdown
We’re taking iOS 11 and Android Nougat 7.0 to see how Apple CarPlay & Android Auto work in the real world. Read our full review:
For our Showdown on Android Auto vs. Apple CarPlay we are using a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier, a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with Android 7.0, and an Apple iPhone 5S with iOS 11.0. We will test each system on several key points:
– Music, and streaming services
– Maps, features, and quality of map data
– Navigation functionality and accuracy
– Hands-free communication, sending and receiving text messages.
This is the most comprehensive video we’ve produced covering all the important features and differences with Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto. Each device represents the average smartphones being used by consumers today, and as such we feel this provides the best real-world indication of each system.
Also since iOS 11 was released last week this is a great opportunity to see how this recent update works.
TestDrive is proudly produced in Acton, Québec, Canada.
thank u for your review. i have android auto (samsung s6) . I just bought a new subaru forester. everything seems to work fine with A.A. However, the navigation get stuck on the 1st initial screen. that's it. it does not give me step by step or turn by turn directions after that. I looks like it freezes @ the initial screen. Why is that? Please help me fix it. thanks a million. it's so frustrating.
Dude… Untuck your shirt!
You can still use your phone if you pair the Bluetooth with android
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It’s cause it’s a shitty car
The fact that you can't use phone while it's connected to your car which is why I will never use it
I laughed so hard when Siri was naming all the emoticons. Your face was priceless.
Its been 6 months since I am using Android Auto. It never had this internet issues and messaging issues. This guy doesn't know hiw to operate it lol.
"Do you want to send or edit?" "Yes" No wonder it was confused! LOL
Why ppl are still buying iphone ?
One problem I noticed was you used iPhone 5S with CarPlay.. newer phone will operate smoother. Plus it has Spotify support and Tidal support
I bought a dirt cheap head unit 8 inch display and it's android. I got it on Amazon, but I had the local pros to install it and the backup camera. I wasn't expecting too much from it though. I've had it in my truck for about a year now and it was ridiculously customizable. I installed the graphics package software and a Ford startup screen graphic. The guys who installed it did an awesome job fitting it and it looks stock to the untrained eye. I saved about 1000 bucks and couldn't be happier with the results. I know this is a rare situation, and I got lucky too, but it goes to show that sometimes we get too hung up on brand names.
Acton Vale? Oh, a fellow Quebecer! Nice. Good video!
ludes! bring the ludes..
There are a lot of app options for CarPlay, including Google Play. Not saying it is better than Android Auto, but I think you made it seem like CarPlay was more limited than it is. Otherwise, great video. Very informative and entertaining.
"Do you want to 'send it' or 'change it'?"
"Yes."
"… When you're ready to keep going just say if you want to 'send' or 'change' this message."
"IT ASK IF I WANT TO SEND OR CHANGE AND I SAID YES WHY DOES IT NOT UNDERSTAND WHICH ONE I WANTED THIS SUCKS"
You're wrong about being able to use your phone during android auto. You can use the recent tab to close AA and use your phone regularly. AA has more apps and Google maps kills Apple poop maps. The Google assistant gets on my nerves too when messaging but not due to connection. Sometimes she can't fucking understand me XD. I still prefer it and with my Note 8 it runs so fluid
We still don't have Android auto in Sweden ?
I have apple car play and it works wonderfully with Spotify
You’re on eta mode on the maps, there’s a 3D view on the CarPlay
When you do more modern cars, you should see do a short blurb on the state of Android Auto and Apple Carplay and their usability in that car. I can't believe Apple didn't include pinch to zoom for the navigation.
Siri frustrates me to no end and the robotic nature to the voice is unpleasant. Also Apple Map is light years behind Waze or Google Map. I'm always on the edge of leaving Apple. The 7 without a headphone jack was the before last straw. The 10 without a thumb reader is the last straw. Innovation just or the sake of being different is wrong.
Ironic; Chevy "real people" ad played before this video XD
This was great!! Put a good smile on my face.
PRN, can you do a review on E60 M5? I'd like to hear about its reliability, performance, etc.
You can use spotify with apple carplay…
Just a note, while you have no alternative options for maps with Carplay, third party music apps like Spotify do work.
Nice video mate. Keep it up ??
Wow, I always wanted to install an aftermarket Apple CarPlay Headunit in my car, but without the possibility to use spotify and google maps, thats a no no.
Really strange, how CarPlay just looks a lot more clunky and unusable.
Android mobile system and android auto are better.
Like your reviews, this one is so funny ? communicating with a computer is still very cumbersome ?
I like Android more but i don't like to write generic comments like this one
I like Apple more