Will there ever be such a thing? I know that you can use your phone on a mount, but having your phone integrated into your dash screen, steering wheel buttons, etc. Is a big convenience and I also think safer.

Would a drop in replacement be possible? Or would a whole new app need to be developed and integrated into every car manufacturer?

This is one google app that I still heavily rely on, unfortunately. I'm sure they are harvesting everything about me as I drive.

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[–] Lemmchen@feddit.org 5 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

There's probably some form of regulation preventing you to install arbitrary software on your entertainment system, even when you are the manufacturer.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I thought head units where of standard sizes with standard plugs that can be replaced at will by the end user? Or is this something thats been killed due to anti competitive bullshit?

Also u would be suprised how much u can legaly modify ur multi ton death machine. Everyone is so brainwashed by anti consumer tech that we have forgotten what ownership means and what u can do to ur car.

[–] qwertilliopasd@lemmy.world 5 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I just installed a new head unit in my car this year. It's still a thing. I do think the sizing standard is dying as car manufacturers currently favor integrated units over modular. I hope that fades as these cars age and people see the flaw of "my car wont start because a capacitor in my radio dried out and it fails post".

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

For most common vehicles there exists at least one third party bezel that you can install to get a standard DIN mount. Then you can install a third party device into that.

[–] qwertilliopasd@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Well I'll be. Poked around and even teslas have aftermarket head units available.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Well shit thats great. If tesla ia doing it then surly compatability must be required by law otherwise no way in hell they would do it.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 hours ago

It's likely a third party that's doing it, not feels themselves.

[–] Dragonish@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 16 hours ago

You are probably right, always check local laws when modifying your vehicle. Even if there are no laws you will probably run afoul of your insurer in some way.