the1maximus

Besides Account Deletion, all features of a website should be available to a user through a respective app. 

I have many times found that I can only access certain settings by going to a company’s website from a computer. What if I didn’t have a laptop/desktop, and only had a smart phone.  I even found that some sites even restrict devices to only a mobile view even if you request a desktop version, the mobile view would also also be restricted from the same features as the app.

I guess what I’m saying is that making it mandatory to allow for a simple path for account deletion is a step in the right direction, but true be told, companies need to understand that today’s world is mobile, and they need to give full access to all features without prejudice of app, web, or device. 

robin huber said:

I like my CarPlay, but it can be clumsy going back and forth between it and manufacturers UI for climate control and other auto functions. Worst problem for me is CPs lousy Sirius XM app—practically useless. I have to leave CP navigation and go back to Chevy UI to change channels. A pain. 

The SiriusXM app isn’t built into CarPlay. Since you have the app on your phone, it exposes itself to CarPlay. SiriusXM needs to redesign the app for CarPlay to make it much more intuitive. 

I have a 2010 Ford Edge SEL, that I replaced the radio with a Pioneer. There is an integration module called iDatalink, that with specific radios will connect to the car’s OBD2 connector and allow for features like live Gauges. It also shows the Car’s Tire Pressure Sensors, door alerts, battery voltage, and Check Engine Alerts. 

I actually had a check engine light yesterday. It gave me the code, I was able to lookup the code to find out what it was, and then Reset it to clear the code.  Depending on what features the car has, it can also retain stuff like door chimes and Onstar for GMs,  SiriusXM, the factory USB, and even the sync system in Fords. 

I think building these features or atleast allowing CarPlay to access these features would actually benefit both the Manufacturer and the Consumer in that, it gives a much more seemless expierence, but would also promote safety by allowing Siri to control those features of the car. 

I don’t see a problem with this, it’s their platform and their services. Android is just as bad with preloading all of Google’s services on an Android phone.  How about Amazon basically forcing their services down a user’s throat. 

Calamander said:

Love it. Apple needs to give up its control freakery. 

I don't need Apple to play nanny, or mom. Thanks.

Then go buy an Android …