Starting with iOS 26.4, Apple now supports AI chatbot apps on the iPhone via CarPlay.ChatGPT was the first to add support shortly…
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Check out Apple’s new CarPlay video feature in iOS 26.4
Apple announced plans to enable CarPlay users to stream and watch videos via AirPlay-compatible apps on their vehicle’s display…
Apple said to allow outside voice-controlled AI chatbots in CarPlay
Apple is gearing up to support voice-controlled AI apps from third-party developers in CarPlay for the first time, allowing users to interact…
Pioneer launches SPHERA, world’s first aftermarket CarPlay in-dash receiver with Spatial Audio
Pioneer has launched SPHERA, described as the world’s first aftermarket spatial audio in-dash receiver capable of Dolby Atmos playback…
Apple’s iOS 26.2 adds new CarPlay setting
iOS 26 brings pinned conversations to CarPlay Messages, letting drivers jump straight to their favorite chats. For those who prefer…
CarPlay’s days are numbered as much of the auto industry goes to war against Apple
Apple’s CarPlay gives you the ability to safely use what you love about your iPhone while you drive, but it’s not long for this world…
Apple working to add video playback to CarPlay in iOS 26
Apple is introducing video playback support for CarPlay in iOS 26, quietly confirming the feature on its developer website rather than…
CarPlay: Vehicle makers push back against Apple’s attempt to takeover the dashboard
Apple is encountering pushback from the automotive industry regarding its CarPlay Ultra software, designed to fully control a vehicle’s…
Apple’s CarPlay for iOS 26 a standout at WWDC 2025
CarPlay — the smarter, safer way to use iPhone while driving — is used over 600 million times per day, and now with iOS 26, it receives…
GM blocks Apple CarPlay retrofit kit for Its newer EVs
White Automotive appeared to be a beacon of hope. When GM opted to eliminate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its electric vehicles…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay webpage removes ‘arrive in 2024’ promise
Apple’s website previously indicated that the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay would “arrive in 2024,” but…
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay MIA in 2024
The “next generation of CarPlay” that Apple first announced in 2022 and that the company continues to say on its CarPlay webpage will…
Rivian CEO: Our vehicles will never get the full Apple CarPlay experience
Electric vehicle-maker Rivian is one of the few companies that doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay – despite it being a purchase requirement for…
General Motors EVs are missing Apple CarPlay
Michael Waldron bought a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV for $62,000, there was one big thing missing: Apple CarPlay …
After Project Titan failure, Apple’s last hope to crack the auto industry is CarPlay
Apple’s new CarPlay interface was originally designed to fend off Android, but now, after the decade-long Project Titan(ic) ended in ignoble…
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…
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 …
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…
Gene Munster: WWDC 2022 shows why Apple’s great for consumers and investors
Despite WWDC 2022 lacking “a headline-grabbing announcement, the keynote still delivered on the substance of what makes Apple great…
Apple unveils iOS 16 with new ways to share and communicate
Apple today previewed iOS 16, delivering the biggest update ever to the Lock Screen, and new sharing, communication, and intelligence…
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…
Porsche CEO: We’ve discussed potential joint projects with Apple
Porsche’s CEO said on Friday that managers at premium vehicle-maker Porsche traveled to the U.S to discuss projects with Apple …
Apple’s ‘IronHeart’ plan for vehicles uses iPhone to control seats, radio, climate, and more
Apple, whose CarPlay interface is used by millions, is looking to expand its reach with a new project, called “IronHeart” inside the secretive…
Everything new with Apple CarPlay in iOS 15
Apple didn’t give CarPlay much stage time during WWDC, but it’s is still adding new features as part of iOS 15 coming this fall…
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 acquires Scout FM in podcasting push
In a continued podcasting push, Apple earlier this year acquired Scout FM, a popular podcast app on iPhones, Android devices and Amazon…
Apple announces Apple Music radio
Apple today announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries. Beginning today…
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…
Apple releases iOS 13.4
Apple today released iOS 13.4 which introduces iCloud Drive folder sharing from the Files app and new Memoji stickers.
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…
