Our patience is coming to an end. Two and a half years after his first presentation at theWWDC 2022,the major overhaul of CarPlay reveals its secretsin the third and lastbeta version of iOS 18.2. According to the first information available, the Cupertino-style infotainment system is largely on par with what the competition is doing, if not more.
According toMacRumors, applicationsMediaetClimatehave the right to a new icon design,sign that Apple is still working on this makeover. A quick overview of what awaits us very soon.
A dashboard that adapts to your desires
The frozen dashboard is over! Applewill offer a fully customizable display. Essential information – speed, engine speed, oil pressure, fuel level – will be dressed in elegant designs, which each user can choose. Some will be available according to the visual identity of the manufacturer.
An arsenal of applications designed for the road
No less thaneight new dedicated applications will appear. Among these, we will note the appearance of the appCharge, specially designed for electric cars. It will allow complete monitoring during the trip: battery level, state of charge, time remaining until full charge, etc.
L’applicationTripswill be the equivalent of adigital logbookand will compile average speed, fuel efficiency, travel time and distance traveled.Auto Settingswill centralize the management of connected iPhones and vehicle settings, whileCar Camerawill offer direct access to the reversing camera broadcast.
Closureswill monitor the closing and opening of the vehicle doors andTires Pressurethe air pressure of each tire and can give the alert in the event of low pressure or a flat tire.Climatefor its part, will be responsible for controlling the passenger compartment: temperature, ventilation, heated seats, etc. Everything will now be controlled froma unique and intuitive interface, finally abandoning the frustrating multiplication of disparate commands. Goodbye radio interfaces from another age. The new appMediawill harmonize the reception of FM, AM and SiriusXM waves in a much more modern environment.
Aston Martin and Porsche had already presented their first integrations in preview of this new generation CarPlayin December 2023. They will normally be joined by Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Renault and Volvofor all their new vehicles. However, we still don't know if this new version of CarPlay will work on cars that already have the old generation system.
- The CarPlay redesign in iOS 18.2 features a customizable dashboard.
- Eight new applications dedicated to the vehicle are appearing.
- Several luxury and consumer brands plan to integrate this version of CarPlay into their new models.
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