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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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[-] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 4 points 3 days ago

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 3 days ago

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 4 points 3 days ago

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.

[-] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

Even better there’s whole head units designed to fin nicely into the dash and look relatively OEM. My co worker was looking at one that was like $300 but came with a massive nice screen vs the stock 6” display.

[-] qwertilliopasd@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

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

[-] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 3 points 3 days ago

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 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

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

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