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Philips CarStudio 1.0.50

1.3 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 3.3 - 240 reviews


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Philips CarStudio, developed and published by Gibson Innovations Limited, has released its latest version, 1.0.50, on 2014-05-08. This app falls under the Lifestyle category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.3, based on 240 reviews.

Philips CarStudio APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.2+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.philips.cl.carstudio

Updated: 11 years ago

Developer Name: Gibson Innovations Limited

Category: Lifestyle

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Philips CarStudio on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.3
Total 240 reviews

Reviews

2 ★, on 2014-11-21
Worked well for a while, although the user interface is old fashioned and unintuitive. But it started to crash every time I opened it - it's now totally unusable. Shame, I like the car stereo control when it did work.

1 ★, on 2014-06-27
First time used there was an icon to take you to presets for the sound from the stereo. So set my stereo up as I wanted it. Since the first use the icon has disappeared and I can not change the sound. Uninstall and reinstall has not helped. Fix please!

2 ★, on 2014-05-11
May 2014 update has fixed the display timeout issues on my galaxy s4. Took a long time for them to fix it, faster updates and an improved ui and I may change the rating.

3 ★, on 2014-07-22
It worked amazingly in my HTC One SV, but it constantly crashes in my new Huawei Ascend G6, which runs a newer version of Android. Such a shame, given that I love the concept and I loved how it used to work!

1 ★, on 2014-09-03
Crashes as soon as I open it. Unit was a bit of an impulse purchase, doesn't let the phone I have slide in as some do. I use the in built player in the phone to control the playlist. Only good thing is it still charges the phone but with a ballistic case on it doesn't fit any more! App rubbish, stereo ill conceived .

3 ★, on 2015-07-07
It runs for a while then will crash needing to be removed and reloaded. The idea is good and works well with large button control. Only other problem is once answered a call it often drops on stereo even though the call is still active so have to use speaker on phone to continue.. would be very happy if those glitches were fixed.. The stereo and phone concept are brilliant thank you

Previous Versions

Philips CarStudio 1.0.50
2014-05-08 / 1.3 MB / Android 2.2+

About this app

Works with Android phones, the Philips CarStudio app changes your in-car entertainment experience with a complete range of easy-to-use features. Big buttons, clear icons, portrait and landscape displays, hands-free call function, direct radio control, aux-in and sound settings options -- all are made to meet every driver's needs.

The CarStudio is a free app created by Philips exclusively for use with Philips Car Media Docking systems and the Android phones. It is not compatible with any other in-car products.

Features highlight
- Exceptional user experience with the large touch screen of Android phones
- Features big buttons, clear icons and tailor-made user interface for perfect in-car use
- Customizable shortcuts such as direct dial number or navigate to a specific destination
- Convenient radio controls, aux-in and sound settings
- Hands-free function for safer phone calls while driving

New features

1. Added support for French, German, Italian and Dutch
2. Bug fixes

App Permissions

Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to modify the current configuration, such as locale.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to call any phone number, including emergency numbers, without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call being placed.
Allows an application to modify the current configuration, such as locale.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows an application to write (but not read] the user's call log data.