In theory, an iPad should feel at home in a car, pretty much because it’s a high-quality display that provides full access to the entire iOS app ecosystem.
While they’re not as convenient and affordable as aftermarket head unit upgrades, custom dash mods allow for massive digital overhauls in pretty much every single car out there.
While both Android Auto and CarPlay come in incredibly handy, especially as they mirror the phone interface on a larger screen in the car, therefore providing us with tools like navigation and media players, it’s also not a secret that the limitations they feature are sometimes really frustrating.
12.9-inch iPad Pro Feels Like Home in a 2008 Dodge Ram with a Custom Dash Mod 16 May 2021, 13:30 UTC ·
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There are many ways to upgrade the infotainment system inside a car, and more often than not, people turn to a new head unit that typically comes with new-generation capabilities, such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support, Bluetooth, and built-in navigation. 6 photos
But on the other hand, there are ways to push the whole experience even further, and one of them is to give up on the head unit entirely and go for a fully featured device like a tablet running either Android or iPadOS.