Apple CarPlay
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.1 Update to Fix CarPlay and Wi-Fi Bugs
Apple released an updated version of its mobile operating system, iOS 16.1.1 as well as iPadOS 16.1.1, to address multiple bugs that iOS 16.1 apparently introduced.
The update came two weeks after the launch of iOS 16.1, an update that added support for the iCloud Shared Photo Library, Matter, Live Activities
One …
What’s New in Apple CarPlay in iOS 16: Updates to Navigation, Easier Dictation, and New Driving Task Apps
Apple CarPlay has become the premier in-vehicle infotainment system, in many respects, since its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014. With each new version of its mobile operating system, Apple added features and functionality that enhanced the drivers’ and passengers’ experience as well as their safety.
The Cupertino-based company …
Apple Introduces Enhanced Maps to CarPlay In-Vehicle Infotainment System
Apple released the latest version its Apple CarPlay Maps app Monday. CarPlay is Apple’s in-vehicle infotainment system that functions as an extension of a driver’s iPhone.
The update is included in the release of iOS 15.2.
With the upgrade, CarPlay Maps gains enhanced detail for multiple cities including London, Los Angeles, New …
Apple CarPlay Gains Enhanced EV Charger Info with ChargePoint Integration
ChargePoint, which operates a network of electrical vehicle chargers, announced integration with Apple CarPlay.
“This new integration brings essential EV charging data inside the vehicle,“ ChargePoint said in a statement, calling it a “pivotal step” in the shift to electric mobility.
The action adds new EV charging data to Apple’s in-vehicle infotainment …
Road Test and Review: Apple CarPlay iOS 14 – Siri Makeover and Speed Camera Warnings
Apple recently released the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 14, which includes significant updates to Apple CarPlay, Apple’s in-vehicle infotainment system that functions as an extension of a driver’s iPhone.
We tested the latest version of Apple CarPlay over the course of a month with an Apple iPhone …
What’s New in Apple CarPlay in iOS 14: Wallpaper, Camera Warnings, and EV Support
Apple CarPlay has come a long way since its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014. Indeed, Apple, which at one point had designs on producing its own cars, has now almost fully penetrated the in-vehicle infotainment market: the Cupertino-based company says that CarPlay is now available on 97% …
Ford to Introduce Wireless Apple CarPlay on Some 2020 Models
Ford Motor Company unveiled Sync 4, the newest iteration of its in-vehicle infotainment system.
Sync 4 will introduce wireless Apple CarPlay as well as wireless Android Auto compatibility along with new displays that range from 8” to 15.5” diagonally. The new version also adds cloud connectivity for Internet search as well …
Review: What’s New in Apple CarPlay in iOS 13
Apple CarPlay, first introduced five years ago at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show, is turning five and Apple has some major changes in store for it with the launch of iOS 13.
If you’re not familiar with Apple CarPlay, it is an in-vehicle touch-based display interface that functions as an extension …
Apple CarPlay to Get Redesign and Better Siri Support in the Fall
At its Worldwide Developers Conference this week, Apple said that its in-vehicle infotainment system will get a significant update later this year, including a new user interface and new features.
Simultaneously with the launch of iOS 13 this fall, CarPlay will get the “biggest update ever,” including a new user interface …
Toyota Unveils 2020 Supra with Wireless Apple CarPlay in Detroit
Toyota announced that its all-new 2020 Supra sports car will feature a wireless version of Apple CarPlay.
The Supra – a nameplate which hasn’t been on sale in the United States for two decades – was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week.
Wireless CarPlay enables the …
Road Test and Review: Waze in Apple CarPlay
Waze is now the second non-Apple navigation app to work with Apple CarPlay following the release of iOS 12 last week. Version 4.43.4 officially supports the popular option and I updated my iPhone the moment the update was available.
Once the download was complete, I was able to go to the …
Road Test and Review: Google Maps in Apple CarPlay
With the launch of Apple iOS 12, Apple introduced the ability to support Google Maps and other third-party navigation apps via the new CarPlay framework that allows developers to provide detailed maps, search, and other navigation functions.
Google released version 5.0 of the iOS version of Google Maps on September 18, …
