Return of Physical Button controls

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  1. bisco

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    I don’t take calls while driving
     
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    cyberpriusII Maybe it was the roses

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    I agree with you. My cell is totally off when driving. Even the hands-free, never touch the phone thing is too much distraction.

    And, due to "pre-loading" with dogs, kids and "stuff," plus other distractions, I often totally forget to bring the phone. It's blissful.
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  3. bisco

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    I can use CarPlay for maps if I need them, without other distractions
     
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    cyberpriusII Maybe it was the roses

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    Our rigs have built-in navigation, which operates via voice control. luckily, it does not respond to the passenger's woofs.
     
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    I prefer Google through Android Auto over Subaru's TomTom nav, for it shows upcoming cross street names. It also works with voice if that is your thing.
     
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    cyberpriusII Maybe it was the roses

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    Don't know, but "heard" Android Auto maps don't work in the more remote places I tend to hang
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