Apple CarPlay Cutting the Cord and Will Include Automaker Apps
Apple CarPlay is getting numerous upgrades in the near future.
At the company’s annual WWDC, Apple revealed that CarPlay will be able to wirelessly connect to an iPhone, helping cut the cord for existing Apple CarPlay users that have to attach their iPhone through a wired connection to the vehicle’s infotainment system. Unfortunately, wireless Apple CarPlay won’t be compatible with currently released cars, but will be available on all future CarPlay-compatible systems.
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The company is also giving automakers access to the CarPlay system, allowing them to create their own apps to control systems within the vehicle. Previously, users would have to exit the CarPlay app in order to get back to their vehicle’s infotainment in order to control other systems such as monitoring fuel efficiency.
With automakers having the ability to create apps that work within Apple CarPlay, the company is hoping its system will be the one and only that needs to run in a vehicle all day long.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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