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Uber is launching Apple CarPlay on the Uber app soon. Over the next few weeks, drivers can now access the car’s dashboard to use the feature.
For car owners with iPhones, expect to see this integration by the end of the month. Apparently, it will initially be available to US-based drivers.
Uber Apple CarPlay integration
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For those unfamiliar with CarPlay, it’s a smart integration system that allows users to access their apps or infotainment software in the car via an iOS device.
This means that the feature will no longer allow you to switch between your smartphone and the screen during trips. All it takes is one click to access CarPlay in your car. It will help you navigate with ease thanks to the virtual map and even play songs when you are on a trip with your friends or family.
According to tech crunch, Uber’s navigation system will be somewhat easier to use with Apple’s CarPlay. In addition to using the larger screen for better viewing, you can now explore streets and roads in a larger perspective on the display.
How to Connect the Uber Driver App to CarPlay
For those who still don’t know how to connect their driver app to CarPlay, here are the steps you need to follow.
- First, open the Uber Driver app from your iOS device.
- Click “Go” to activate the online connection.
- Then, you can now connect your iPhone to the car. You have two options here: either a wireless approach or with a cable.
- After linking it, open CarPlay and access the apps, songs and other software you want to use on the go.
Uber sees 49% revenue growth in 2022
In another report by Entrepreneur On Thursday, February 9, Uber reported a very satisfactory result in its last quarterly earnings for December 31, 2022.
With their revenue up 49 percent, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in the earnings report that their performance was “the strongest ever” during the quarter.
He acknowledged that the company was able to generate impressive revenue of $8.6 billion with “strong demand and record margins.”
Among several layoffs by other tech giants, Uber stands out in this situation. As inflation hit many companies and forced them to lay off their employees amid the COVID-19 lockdown, the ride-sharing firm delivered different results than everyone expected.
The New York Times reported that the improvement in Uber’s revenue has countered the economic downturn that has affected organizations and businesses around the world.
Uber’s positive performance puts it in competition with Lyft, another company focused on ride-hailing services.
One of the possible reasons for Uber’s revenue growth is a preference shift. According to Tech Times, some may think that services should be prioritized over goods during pandemic scares.
