Apple has introduced CarPlay Ultra, a new generation of its in-car infotainment system. Aston Martin is the first automotive manufacturer to implement the system, enabling deeper integration between the iPhone and the vehicle's native systems.
What is CarPlay Ultra?
CarPlay Ultra is a new version of CarPlay that extends control and display capabilities from the iPhone to all screens within the vehicle, including the digital instrument cluster and other vehicle controls, beyond just the main infotainment display. Users can customize the interface.
Key Features
- Unified Vehicle Control: Allows users to control core vehicle functions, such as climate and radio, directly from the CarPlay interface.
- Multi-Screen Display: Extends display capabilities to the instrument cluster, showing information like maps and music, with customizable themes available.
- Interactive Widgets: Supports widgets that display real-time information such as calendars and weather.
- Siri Voice Control: Enables Siri for voice commands to operate various vehicle functions.
Aston Martin Partnership
Aston Martin is the launch partner for CarPlay Ultra, with initial implementation in the DBX, Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish models in the United States and Canada. A software update will be available for eligible existing models in the coming weeks.
Future Plans
Apple plans to expand CarPlay Ultra integration to other automotive manufacturers, with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis slated for future support.
Conclusion
CarPlay Ultra represents a significant update to Apple's in-car system, focusing on deeper integration with vehicle hardware. The partnership with Aston Martin marks its first implementation, with plans for broader manufacturer support to follow.
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