Everyone is now trying to introduce its own CarPlay system. Apple CarPlay is already operating in different manufacturer’s cars and Google too, announced its in car integration which will be Android based and Google will be launching it at the end of this year. Microsoft too, has been providing different car entertainment systems but now Microsoft is planning to introduce its Metro based car system and it will be called Windows in the car. Microsoft introduced the Windows in the car at the build conference this year.
Microsoft’s Windows in the car is actually based on the idea of Apple’s CarPlay. Microsoft is testing its Windows in the car in real cars today. Windows in the car allows users to mirror the Windows device screen on the touch friendly interface of the screen in the car. It is like live streaming a Windows device in the car. Sony Xperia Z and Nokia’s Symbian phones already support Mirrorlink but now it looks forward to introduce wider support. Volkswagen, Honda, Toyota, and Citroen are all working on cars with Mirrorlink support, and popular car radio manufacturers Alpine and Pioneer are backing it.
Moreover Windows in the car will support voice messaging through Cortana, Microsoft’s personal mobile assistant for Windows Phone. Driving directions will be given by Bing Maps, Xbox Radio will help in playing FM radio and Music. It will support other features like call option, voice mail and many more.
Here are the some more screenshots how Windows in the car will look like.
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