CarPlay most people associate with cars, but the reality seems to be much more interesting. In recent years, CarPlay It has also appeared in portable displays or third-party radios. And now a possibility is emerging that almost sounds like a joke. CarPlay on the water, specifically with Sea-Doo jet skis.
It makes surprising sense. Sea-Doo is under the BRP (Bombardier Recreational) brand. Products), which produces recreational equipment and engines. It also sells Can-Am quad bikes, which already use infotainment, including a 10,25″ touchscreen. And if BRP has done this integration for one brand, which is now increasingly being discussed in the corridors, the technical question is why it couldn't be done for a jet ski?
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Why this could be really useful for riders
The biggest benefit is not that you solve problems on a scooter Messenger news. That's a different matter. iPhone in that case, you could safely put it away dry while still having music, navigation and basic notifications in sight. And anyone who has ever dealt with a phone in their pocket, a waterproof case and gloves on top of that knows that comfort is half the experience. I tried it on vacation last year because I didn't want to leave my phone on the beach, and it definitely wasn't comfortable. CarPlay would also provide a familiar environment, so one would not have to learn a new system, which is also a great added value for me.
But Sea-Doo reportedly doesn't want to jump into development without being sure there's real interest in it. And I understand that. Integration CarPlay it's not just adding an app. It's necessary to take care of the microphone (due to Siri and control), to resolve approval by Applu and most importantly, to balance it all with the safety of control. Moreover, you don't drive on conventional roads on the water, so map applications are useless to you. The result? Sea-Doo is clearly taking it pragmatically. CarPlay it's sexy and people know it, but first they want to be sure that customers really want it and will use it. If it turns out that they do, it's quite possible that CarPlay on jet skis will appear over time.
