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I was also an Apple CarPlay user but I've learned to adjust. Apple Maps, yes, I really liked how graphic it is. I used the builtin Google Map extensively on a recent road trip (czcams.com/video/QozVP2V4yPA/video.html) and survived. It got me everywhere I wanted to go via voice command or typing in a location. I especially like its arrival SOC predictions. My concern with Apple Music was being able to ask, hands free, for a "station" to be played. I knew I could make selections on the phone and bluetooth them to the system but felt that would be awkward and unsafe while driving. I figured how to communicate, hands free, with SIRI. I figured that out at time tick 2:12. As for podcasts, never did that before or now but I'm sure there is an alternative. Sounds like you have years to go before you have to make the switch. Enjoy CarPlay and worry about making a transition when the time comes. Thanks for visiting the channel.

As I understand it, during show week, it’s the busiest airport in the world and hosts the world’s largest air show. Around 10,000 airplanes fly in for the event. The fireworks show was on Wednesday night and a record breaking 700,000 were on hand for it.

As I mention in the description, YES, car information is integrated into Google Map. Yes, it will suggest nearby chargers. But, I have "charger anxiety" and wanted to know what was available along my route for some advance planning.

Understood, don’t blame you. I’d love to see how well the Google maps charge planning works in the real world. The whole point of it is to eliminate the need for all the third party apps and planning. Enjoy the car- can’t wait to get mine.

I am a dedicated user of PlugShare myself, and IMHO PlugShare is far superior to Google Maps for EV trips. In fact, I believe that once you get reasonably experienced with PlugShare, you almost don’t even need to do much advanced route planning anymore. As just one example, using the filters, I have PlugShare tuned to only show me the chargers that are working right now so that I never pull up to a bad charger anymore. PlugShare has really made my EV road tripping easy, easy, easy.

Came across this video from "The Average EV" about using the navigation program. Take a peek at it and let me (and him) know what you think... czcams.com/video/8KvkBRp0GOU/video.html

Thanks for the link to the average ev guy!

Bear in mind that what is shown here is a Tesla DESTINATION charger typically seen at hotels, stores, etc. These are Level 2 (Add ~25miles/hour when connected). Most of us cannot as yet utilize Tesla SUPERCHARGERS which add 100+miles in 15 minutes. These are the kind of chargers utilized by travelers along highways.

Really? CarPlay would be a show stopper? Don't get me wrong, I miss CarPlay but I adapted. I miss Apple Maps but Google Maps gets me where I want to go. I miss the electronic rear view mirror but I'm back to the way it was for years. Every car I've ever had introduces new capabilities and removes others. Adapting is the fun in all of this... Thanks for visiting the channel...

@@joepasquale4877 I’m more into ease of use than adapting these days. Luckily there are plenty of cars to choose from.

Do I miss CarPlay? Yes but it's not a show stopper. There are many other attributes about the car that are really great.... Thanks for stopping by the channel.

I'm curious, why? Other than one specific music app not having its own UI and instead have to either go through Siri or browsing through your phone, what other issues are there that having CarPlay is a requirement?

Really? Do I miss CarPlay? Yes but I figured out another way to access Apple Music. Do I miss Apple Maps? Yes but Google Map has gotten me where I wanted to go. I'm 77 and have owned a lot of cars over the years. Every replacement removes features and introduces others. But none have been total show stoppers. The process of adapting to a new vehicle is most of the fun. Thanks for visiting the channel...

@@CallMehDirectlistening to voice messages and texts as well as responding to them could be another area.

@@ganthc It’s just something to get used to such as getting a new car such as the Chevrolet, voice commands using Siri or Google still work the same to send messages

I don't think Apple charges anything for carplay. Its an API. The real issue is that GM wants to be able to have access to all of your data that Apple wouldn't share.

True but I'm sure the accessory plug I used is protected with a fuse as well. Plus I was certain it would power down when I exit the car. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to visit the channel and offer a suggestion....

All of the beds we've encountered on cruise ships are usually two twin beds put together. I guess that's a KING? Thanks for visiting the channel....

I've had the Chevy Equinox EV for two weeks and it's an awesome change from the Chevy Bolt EV. For starters it's 26" LONGER and 5" WIDER which makes for an unbelievably smoother ride. Add its full battery range is 60 miles further than the Bolt EV. 319 vs 260. The differences go on and on. Anyway, thanks for visiting the channel....

@@joepasquale4877 It sounds like a big upgrade.

Didn't hear anything...

@@joepasquale4877 Thank you so much for the response. I had a choice between this room and an interior with no adjoining room but not window to promenade. This one is a little bigger as well.

We had cabins below us so we didn't hear anything from the promenade.

I should have gotten up the nerve to try the zipline while my wife had a great vantage point for a video. Took me all week to carry my camera onto the Ultimate Abyss... czcams.com/video/21NmsKXjsEQ/video.html Thanks for visiting the channel.

We're amused by it so we'll let him have at it...

There was another woodpecker rapping on a nearby tree.

no it doesnt

Realistic in part. I really enjoyed assembling these and have another to work on soon. Thanks for visiting the channel.

Would be nice to see it grow but my focus is to enjoy the video creation process. Thanks for visiting the channel.

The fix I mentioned in the video, I'm told, no longer works. I suspect someone more technically oriented than me probably has figured something out. For my part, shortly after I posted this video, I sold the Fusion on eBay for a song and went out and purchased a GoPro MAX. Sorry about not being helpful here....

@@joepasquale4877 thanks. I’ve got a Max also. Just have a few videos on sd cards that I never rendered before I got rid of my Fusion. Looking for a way to stitch.