Apple’s new CarPlay interface was originally designed to fend off Android, but now, after the decade-long Project Titan(ic) ended in ignoble…
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8 new apps from Apple’s next-gen CarPlay discovered in iOS 17.4 beta
The first beta of iOS 17.4 released today references eight new CarPlay apps, which were discovered by Aaron Perris and Steve Moser…
Apple confirms next-gen CarPlay coming to select U.S. vehicles this year
Apple has updated its website confirming that its next-gen CarPlay is coming to select U.S. vehicles this year…
Aston Martin, Porsche preview brand-distinct Apple CarPlay interfaces
Apple is collaborating with automakers to bring brand-distinct CarPlay interfaces to their respective vehicles. Porsche and Aston Martin are…
Porsche fully embraces Apple CarPlay since the overwhelming majority of its customers have iPhones
High-performance vehicle maker Porsche is fully embracing Apple CarPlay since the overwhelming majority of its customers are iPhone owners…
GM’s plan to ditch Apple’s CarPlay in favor of its own infotainment system in EVs is a risky move
GM has placed a risky bet on its ability to beat Apple, the champion of tech usability, at its own game by developing a new smartphone…
GM is blowing it by barring Apple CarPlay from new electric vehicles
General Motors is blowing it by barring the widely-used Apple CarPlay (and Google’s derivative Android Auto) that allow drivers to bypass…
Vehicle buyers consider Ford, Toyota, after GM announces Apple CarPlay phaseout
After word got out that GM intends to phase out Apple CarPlay to install a built-in Google-powered infotainment experience on its future EVs…
You can now order Domino’s pizza via Apple CarPlay
Domino’s Pizza is giving customers a new and more efficient way to order while on the go: via Domino’s iOS app on Apple CarPlay …
GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs in favor of Google Automotive
General Motors plans to phase out widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies that allow drivers to bypass a vehicle’s…
What’s better, Apple’s wired or wireless CarPlay?
Apple offers wired and wireless versions of its CarPlay standard which enables a car radio or head unit to be a display…
Launching this year, Apple’s next-gen CarPlay will be a massive upgrade
During Apple’s WWDC22 keynote presentation, the company offered a “sneak peek” of the “next generation” of CarPlay, which will allow iPhone…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay will launch in 2023 with these 5 key features
In June, Apple announced the next generation of CarPlay which will go even further by deeply integrating with a car’s hardware. CarPlay will…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay could be a trojan horse into the automotive industry
Apple in June revealed the next generation of CarPlay, which has fundamentally changed the way people interact with their vehicles…
Munster: The future of CarPlay is in payments
At last month’s WWDC keynote, Apple announced that 98% of cars sold in the US are now compatible with CarPlay. That did not surpris …
Apple CarPlay will allow gas purchases directly from your dashboard
Apple CarPlay users will be able to start buying gas directly from their car dashboards as early as this fall, when the newest CarPlay …
Next-gen CarPlay is an early preview of ‘Apple Car’
The next-generation CarPlay interface previewed on June 6th at WWDC 2022 is a precursor to an eventual “Apple Car”…
Will automakers really let Apple’s CarPlay take over all the vehicle’s screens?
Apple’s CarPlay has fundamentally changed the way people interact with their vehicles, and the next generation of CarPlay goes even…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay aims to remake your vehicle’s instrument cluster
During Apple’s WWDC22 keynote presentation, the company offered a “sneak peek” of the “next generation” of CarPlay, which will allow…
Tesla won’t add CarPlay, but there are workarounds
Tesla’s resistance to adding Apple’s CarPlay is well known , but there are third-party solutions available, with more coming soon…
BMW temporarily ships cars without Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
BMW is temporarily shipping new cars without Apple CarPlay and Alphabet subsidiary Google’s Android Auto due to a change in chip suppliers…
Apple and ChargePoint team up on electric vehicle charging info in Apple CarPlay
ChargePoint, one of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, now works with Apple CarPlay, taking another step towards…
Using Apple’s new CarPlay features in iOS 14
With new digital car keys and the already seamless experience of Apple CarPlay, there are more ways than ever to take your iPhone on the road…
Apple delivers CarPlay Dashboard support for third-party navigation apps
With the release of iOS 13.4, Apple this week added the ability to use third-party navigation apps directly on the CarPlay Dashboard…
New Pioneer receiver offers Wireless CarPlay and 10.1-inch floating display
The DMH-WT8600NEX features Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone in the car…
Alpine reveals new ‘Halo’ CarPlay receiver with iPad-sized 11-inch display
The introduction of the new 11-inch display solidifies Alpine as an industry leader with the biggest display on the market…
BMW decides not to charge subscription fees for Apple CarPlay in the UK
BMW is set to announce today that it has reversed its controversial decision to charge Apple CarPlay users £85 per year…
Hands-on with Apple’s major CarPlay update coming soon in iOS 13
Coming in iOS 13 is Apple’s most thorough update to Apple CarPlay yet, with revised aesthetics and important new features…
Sony debuts CarPlay-compatible infotainment unit with iPad-sized display
Sony has launched a lineup of new in-car entertainment systems, the flagship of which is the XAV-AX8000 which boasts an iPad-sized 8.95-inch display…
CarPlay in iOS 13 is a big leap forward
At WWDC 2019 in June, Apple announced that it would update CarPlay with the release of iOS 13 this fall – and it’s a big update!
What’s new in CarPlay in iOS 13?
A nice first look at all the improvements in CarPlay and how it puts a little Apple tech inside most every new car.
Previewing CarPlay in iOS 13: Light mode, new and improved apps, and more
CarPlay in iOS 13 has several design changes that make the infotainment system feel more like the iPhone X and later. For example, the virtual Home button has been replaced…
Vehicle makers who charge annual subscriptions for CarPlay: Bad PR?
BMW made a controversial move last year, implementing an annual CarPlay subscription…
Apple’s CarPlay now lets you use Google Maps, but you’ll want to stick with the more reliable Apple Maps
You can now use Google Maps, Waze, or some other navigation app in CarPlay…
iOS 12 improves the Apple Watch + CarPlay experience
Navigating with Maps and Apple Watch can be very useful with distinctive taps…
What’s great about Apple’s CarPlay (and what still needs work)
For a lot of us, not only is CarPlay just fine, it’s actually a great solution….
7 things to consider before buying an aftermarket CarPlay receiver
Most new vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth technology…
Pioneer MVH-1400NEX is an affordable aftermarket CarPlay head unit in a simple package
If you’re like me and stuck with a terrible stock head unit, then a CarPlay-enabled aftermarket radio may be the key…
AAA: Apple CarPlay is less distracting to drivers vs. built-in systems designed by automakers
While many of today’s infotainment systems create potentially unsafe levels of distraction by allowing drivers to perform complex tasks…
Apple opens up CarPlay to third-party mapping apps like Waze, Google Maps
Since Apple CarPlay launched in 2014, Apple iOS users have been forced to use Apple Maps for navigation…