The following-generation CarPlay remains to be coming. Photograph: Apple
Apple’s next-gen CarPlay was purported to arrive in 2024. That didn’t occur. Regardless of the delay, the corporate confirms it’s working with a number of automobile makers on CarPlay 2.
Apple showcased the next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022. Greater than two and a half years later, it’s but to debut on a automobile.
Apple continues engaged on CarPlay 2 with automakers
Regardless of the delay and no indicators of progress, Apple highlights next-generation CarPlay on its web site. It notes that the subsequent CarPlay refresh will present the “ultimate iPhone experience for the car.” Whereas CarPlay at present solely controls your automotive’s infotainment system, its subsequent iteration will present “content for all the driver’s screens, including the instrument cluster.”
Apple beforehand talked about that the primary autos with CarPlay 2 would arrive in 2024. Just a few weeks into 2025, the corporate silently up to date its web site to take away this reference. However the firm has not given up on its subsequent huge CarPlay replace. The corporate issued an announcement to MacRumors in regards to the delay within the launch of the next-generation CarPlay:
“The next generation of CarPlay builds on years of success and insights gained from CarPlay, delivering the best of Apple and the automaker in a deeply integrated and customizable experience. We continue to work closely with several automakers, enabling them to showcase their unique brand and visual design philosophies in the next generation of CarPlay. Each car brand will share more details as they near the announcements of their models that will support the next generation of CarPlay.”
Apple didn’t present any timeframe for CarPlay 2’s launch, and given the a number of delays, there is perhaps a protracted wait forward.
Leaks trace that Apple is constant growth on CarPlay 2, probably introducing iPhone-style widgets to boost the expertise. The UI will apparently be closely customizable, and customers can place widgets wherever they like.
