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CarPlay and Android Auto are very similar systems, as they mirror the mobile phone to the infotainment screen in a car. Android Auto weather informationPhoto: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/GoogleWhy CarPlay needs weather informationPhoto: PackixThey are also based on similar concepts: users must connect the smartphone with a cable or wireless to a compatible head unit and then view a car-optimized interface on the media receiver. Most cars support wired connections, but adapters to enable a wireless connection have become increasingly popular lately.Despite their obvious similarities, Android Auto and CarPlay also come with distinct features. Some of them make a huge difference.The weather information on Android Auto is a killer feature, but Apple keeps ignoring all requests.Here's how Google brought weather data to Android Auto and why Apple must copy this feature.The original version of Android Auto displayed weather information in a widget on the home screen. Like the CarPlay Dashboard, Coolwalk allows users to run multiple apps side by side on the same screen.