How do we have CarPlay work with Wireless Charging On Vehicles That Only Support USB CarPlay?

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How do we have CarPlay work with Wireless Charging On Vehicles That Only Support USB CarPlay?

With the new update of the iPhones coming out they will support wireless charging. I have a truck right now that supports CarPlay but only while plugged into the USB. Are auto makers going to create any updates to their computer systems so they will support wireless CarPlay if they currently don't? So that way if we want to have that feature of wireless charging in our vehicles we don't have to get a new vehicle that supports it?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 10.3.3

Posted on Sep 17, 2017 11:02 AM

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GDNJ35

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Oct 5, 2017 5:19 AM in response to Rysz

@Ryz: That really doesn't answer the question. If Apple is moving towards a 'wireless world', one would assume that CarPlay would work wirelessly, whether through the Qi charger or via Bluetooth. Which begs the question: in order to use CarPlay with the new series of iPhones, is the lightning cable still required?

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GDNJ35

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Oct 5, 2017 7:17 PM in response to Rysz

Really? How does one select the wireless option? I hope you’re right as that would be awesome! Everyone I’ve spoken to that has said it doesn’t work unless plugged in. I don’t have CarPlay, but I’m due for a new vehicle within the next 9 months and CarPlay is a must!

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GDNJ35

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Oct 6, 2017 4:44 AM in response to Rysz

FYI, I found this article: Wireless CarPlay is coming to more cars - The Verge

While it was written in Feb 2017 (I read another one - but can't find it - that was written on Sept 20th, 2017) that both say the only car manufacturer currently offering wireless CarPlay is BMW (the newer article specifically calls out the 5-series).

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