Apple today announced that its next-generation CarPlay experience, now dubbed “CarPlay Ultra” begins rolling out today.
CarPlay Ultra is now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada. It will also be available for existing models that feature the brand’s next-generation infotainment system via a software update in the coming weeks. Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said:
iPhone users love CarPlay, and it has transformed how people connect with their vehicles. With CarPlay Ultra, together with automakers, we are reimagining the in-car experience, making it even more unified and consistent. This next generation of CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use their iPhone in the car, while deeply integrating with the car’s systems and showcasing the unique look and feel of each automaker. We are excited to kick off the rollout of CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin — and this is just the beginning, with more automakers on the way.
CarPlay Ultra integrates more directly with the vehicle to provide information on all of the driver’s screens, featuring real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster. Automakers can reflect their unique look and feel in the CarPlay Ultra experience, while offering drivers a much more customizable experience with closer iPhone integration.
Many other automakers around the world are working to bring CarPlay Ultra to drivers, including newly committed brands Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
More to follow…
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