Apple has announced a series of updates for the new-gen CarPlay which officially got rolled out at the recently concluded 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
New-gen Apple CarPlay featuresBesides new features, the updated Apple CarPlay now extends into the driver’s instrument display and brings a host of customisation options as well.
New-gen Apple CarPlay: Which brands to launch?
We can expect new models slated to launch for both these brands this year will come equipped with the new Apple CarPlay.
New-gen Apple CarPlay for bikesMost modern and premium bikes now come with digital instrument clusters and Apple wants to target this segment of riders who look to adapt technology in their rides.
From climate control to off-roading details, the latest iteration of Apple CarPlay, part of iOS 18 update, packs in plenty of new features.
Connectivity in the global automobile market has seen a big boom in the last decade or so. Almost all contemporary cars now come with an option of a modern infotainment system that packs either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay or both that help connect a smartphone to the car.
Apple has announced a series of updates for the new-gen CarPlay which officially got rolled out at the recently concluded 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). First presented at the 2022 WWDC, the latest version of CarPlay implements plenty of additional functionalities such as climate control, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), etc.
New-gen Apple CarPlay features
Besides new features, the updated Apple CarPlay now extends into the driver’s instrument display and brings a host of customisation options as well. This includes personalising the car’s onboard displays, drive modes, temperature settings, and more. Further, the latest version of CarPlay provides a wider range of notifications on the instrument and infotainment displays, including prompts from the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Apple CarPlay features (Image: Apple Developers/YouTube)
Elaborating on new features, the new-gen Apple CarPlay now integrates features such as reversing cameras and inclinometers, and off-road and performance gauges that provide drive-related information. The performance gauge can be changed according to the powertrain of the car— petrol, diesel, hybrid, or fully electric. In fact for EVs, information like range, nearest charging station, etc. can be seen in the home screen in itself.
When it comes to climate control, the menu can be tweaked to show the number of seats and climate zones a car features. Further, OEMs can add buttons for extra functions such as seat heaters from their end too. All these updates will be introduced with the roll out of iOS 18 which is expected later in September this year.
New-gen Apple CarPlay: Which brands to launch?
As of filing this report, Porsche and Aston Martin are the first two brands that have agreed to implement the latest iteration of Apple CarPlay in their cars. We can expect new models slated to launch for both these brands this year will come equipped with the new Apple CarPlay. However, more carmakers are expected to follow suit. In India, we can expect the updated CarPlay to be implemented in new car launches from next year onwards.
New-gen Apple CarPlay for bikes
Most modern and premium bikes now come with digital instrument clusters and Apple wants to target this segment of riders who look to adapt technology in their rides. As a result, the new Apple CarPlay is now compatible with two-wheelers as well which integrates features such as ABS, traction control, and other auxiliary functions such as navigation, music and call controls, and message alerts into the system.
