Based on
@Dave 's inputs, some of the recommendations and the usefulness, I bought this -
75.16£ 50% OFF|Carplay Ai Box Wireless Carplay Android Box Car Multimedia Player 4+64G Plug Play for Apple Carplay Audio Volkswagen Kia Toyota|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress and I am very pleased with it. It is a 4G Android box which gives me various options:
1. Can insert a 4G sim for internet.
2. Since its an android box with Playstore, it allows us to install any apps like Netflix, YouTube etc. Very useful when waiting at chargepoint or when you are stationary waiting and doing nothing. This is proving to be very useful when my son is in a swimming lesson etc and I have to wait in the car and do nothing but just be fiddling with the phone)
3. Allows split screen where half the screen can one app and other half be another app(Youtube-Navigation as example. Surely not recommending this when driving!).
4. Wireless Android Auto works perfectly fine with an inbuilt app called Zlink5.
5. Can use mobile internet via tethering if a 4G sim is not inserted.
6. Can easily return to the car infotainment screen with one click.
7. Takes about 7-8 secs to start up once its plugged in.
8. Updates are provided by the seller with clear instructions on how to install the updates. Seller is highly recommended.
9. Comes with 64G internal memory but can add extra TF card for additonal storage as well.
It is a very useful device. In short the infotainment screen becomes a 10.1 inch Android Tablet! And since I am an Android Auto user, it really helps.
Here are some screenshots:
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