Find out how to set your iPhone to automatically open Google Maps, Apple Maps, or some other app the moment you start wired or wireless CarPlay. I like having Google Maps on my car’s screen, even when I’m going somewhere nearby, because it lets me see small roads, turns, traffic, and other details. Since I have taken the time to remove several unnecessary apps from my CarPlay screen , all it usually requires is a tap to open Google Maps. However, my car’s infotainment system takes a while to recognize and auto-activate CarPlay after I plug in my iPhone. This means I have to wait and then open Google Maps; that often causes friction. To address this, I have set up an automation that automatically fires up Google Maps on my car’s screen the moment CarPlay activates. I no longer have to wait and tap the Maps icon before engaging with the steering wheel. This tip is also useful for parents and grandparents who find Maps helpful on their car’s screen but don’t want to fiddle with it before each drive.…