After 25,000 miles with Apple CarPlay, these apps are essential
One driver's top CarPlay picks after a year on the road.
Deep Dive
ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes drove over 25,000 miles in the past year, relying heavily on Apple CarPlay. He shares his driving philosophy (minimize distractions) and notes that only a small number of his iPhone apps have a useful CarPlay variant, though he doesn't list specific essential apps. He also offers a tip for customizing CarPlay: on your iPhone, go to Settings > CarPlay, select your vehicle, and tap Customize to remove or rearrange apps. Key advice: pull over for anything beyond a tap or voice command.
Key Points
- Logged over 25,000 miles driving in the UK, almost exclusively using Apple CarPlay.
- Advises pulling over for anything beyond a simple tap or Siri command to stay focused.
- Shows how to customize CarPlay apps via iPhone Settings to remove unwanted clutter.
Why It Matters
Practical tips for professionals who spend long hours driving and want a safer, more efficient CarPlay experience.