Microsoft previews Windows in car. To rival Apple CarPlay

We saw Apple come up with CarPlay tech and even Google didn't want to stay behind when it came to in-car Android applications. When it looked like Microsoft was going to have a tough time to reply to these new technologies, the company previewed their in-car applications recently which are still in the early stages of development.

The concept was previewed at Microsoft's Build conference, where the company's director, Steve Teixeira, demonstrated basic functions such as navigation, media playback and voice calls. A video posted on The Verge clearly shows that the platform serves as an extension of the "Metro" interface that serves as the basis for Windows Phone. So, the tile format continues inside the car too.

Mirrorlink allows it to communicate with the Windows Phone device, which helps people access many of the same core functions without requiring the use of the phone hence avoiding distracting the driver.

The application is said to be undergoing simulator testing and real-world trials on closed tracks. Microsoft has yet to announce any formal partnerships with automakers to bring its Windows experience into vehicles.