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comment by kleinbl00
kleinbl00  ·  559 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: October 5, 2022

iOS and Android both handle this most elegantly through Carplay/Android Auto. It's possible to run Android Auto on an android not connected to a car stereo. It's not possible to run Carplay. Android Auto basically turns your phone into Android Auto and mirrors it to the car's display, while Carplay is an auxiliary screen for iOS.

In each case the different apps in the car stereo modes allow you to set whatever level of annoyance you want to deal with. Doesn't help you with your boom box, I know. Frankly it's all been downhill since this guy.