Apple Reveals Next-Gen Apple CarPlay: Every Feature You Should Know

It’s been speculated over time that the next Apple Worldwide Developer conference will see the introduction of car techs that Apple is introducing into motor vehicles.

Well, the long-awaited WWDC 2022 has come and it’s no longer speculation anymore because the next-generation version of Apple CarPlay has been revealed by the company. 

It’s indeed a big upgrade from previous versions, here are some of the things the upgraded Apple CarPlay will do in your vehicle;

• The upgraded version of the CarPlay will not just integrate your iPhone into the infotainment system, but every one of your car’s screens
• Regardless of the screen setup of the eligible cars, the new Apple CarPlay system will be tailored to that vehicle’s screen setup
• There will be a number of new screen configurations, with modern and traditional instrument displays in a range of colours and styles
• Maps and other vehicle information will be incorporated into the display
• There will be more customization on the vehicle’s other screens
• Functions like the remote garage door operation will join other iOS widgets, including those for weather and time 
• Car climate control functions will also be operational within the Apple ecosystem 

According to Emily Schubert, Apple’s senior manager for car experience engineering, she says, “Cars have changed a lot, with larger-sized screens and more of them throughout the car,” there’s an opportunity for the iPhone to play an even more important role. We’ve been working with automakers to reinvent the in-car experience across all of the driver’s screens. 

“No matter what type of unique screen shapes or layouts you may have, this next generation of CarPlay feels like it was made specifically for your car.”

During the conference, Apple also confirmed that it has already worked with car brands like Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Polestar, Porsche, Renault and Volvo to integrate these new generation tech features in their cars.

However, the first vehicle that will feature next-Gen Apple CarPlay will be revealed in late 2023. 

Indeed, Apple is bringing to cars a total iOS takeover that will redefine the future of cars and car user experience.