ALL-NEW ANDROID AUTO VS. APPLE CARPLAY IOS 13 COMPARISON | WHICH UPDATE IS BETTER??

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This video provides a comprehensive comparison between the latest versions of Android Auto (2019) and Apple CarPlay (iOS 13), marking a significant update from their previous comparison. The reviewer highlights key design changes, noting Android Auto's new dark interface and cleaner fonts, while Apple CarPlay now offers both light and dark modes, a flexibility Android Auto lacks. A significant point of contention is the removal of Android Auto's home screen with Google Mail cards, which the reviewer favored, now replaced by a simple app list similar to older CarPlay versions. However, Android Auto gains advantages with its vast app ecosystem, including unique options like police scanners, and a new toolbar for seamless switching between maps and audio. The notification shade in Android Auto is also praised for its organization. Voice command testing revealed improvements for Siri, though Google Assistant generally performed faster and more reliably, particularly in navigation and text messaging. Apple CarPlay struggled with Spotify integration, defaulting to Apple Music, while Android Auto handled it well. Both systems failed on Facebook Messenger integration. Ultimately, the review concludes that both systems are closer than ever, with fewer distinct reasons to prefer one over the other, though the reviewer still leans towards Apple CarPlay.