Apple partnered with BlackBerry's QNX to bring CarPlay to market, reports N4BB. QNX already lists Apple as a partner on their website; however, N4BB was able to confirm the news with Paul Leroux at QNX.
“Connectivity to smartphones and other mobile devices is a key strength of QNX Software Systems’ platform for car infotainment systems, and many automakers and tier one automotive suppliers use our platform to implement smartphone/head-unit integration in their vehicles. We have a long-standing partnership with Apple to ensure high-quality connectivity with their devices, and this partnership extends to support for Apple CarPlay.”
To see CarPlay in action check out this Volvo demo or Mercedes video.
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“Connectivity to smartphones and other mobile devices is a key strength of QNX Software Systems’ platform for car infotainment systems, and many automakers and tier one automotive suppliers use our platform to implement smartphone/head-unit integration in their vehicles. We have a long-standing partnership with Apple to ensure high-quality connectivity with their devices, and this partnership extends to support for Apple CarPlay.”
To see CarPlay in action check out this Volvo demo or Mercedes video.
Read More [via Glen]