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Thanks for the clarification!

No problem. It’s a really common misunderstanding because Google purposefully like to name things to reduce distinction.

I agree it’s a mess. But Apple isn’t doing itself any favors on CarPlay branding now that it sort of means multiple things.

And don’t get me started on the Apple TV naming mess.

I’m sorry, I’m not clear on what you are talking about. Apple TV, the device? Apple TV, the app? Or Apple TV+, the streaming service? :)

It makes for great sentences like: The other day I was using Apple TV on my Apple TV to watch a show on Apple TV+. Which just rolls of the tongue and is sure to cause no confusion. /s

It’s a mess for sure.

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