I drove with Apple CarPlay for over 25,000 miles last year - these apps were the most essential

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• CarPlay makes iPhone apps easier to use in the car.
• Keep your focus on driving, not apps.
• Most CarPlay apps mirror the apps on your iPhone.

I like driving, which is a good thing since I live in a rural area. Whether it's work trips or traveling to some remote trailhead to get a few days away from it all (my latest obsession is section hiking Hadrian's Wall), I spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Over the past 12 months, I've covered more than 25,000 miles. That's a lot of time in the driver's seat, and plenty of time to find the very best apps to help make whatever trip I'm on as quick, easy, and painless as possible.

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