After nearly two years of postponements, Apple has at last revealed its inaugural partner to leverage its next-generation CarPlay, now referred to as CarPlay Ultra. Aston Martin has recently disclosed that its SUVs (DBX) and sports cars (Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish) will incorporate this feature, where Apple software controls all the main displays of the vehicle.
Here’s how Apple presents CarPlay Ultra: “The next generation of CarPlay builds on years of achievements and knowledge acquired from CarPlay, providing the finest of Apple and the automotive manufacturer in a thoroughly integrated and customizable experience. We continue to collaborate closely with numerous automakers, allowing them to highlight their distinct brand and visual design philosophies in the next generation of CarPlay. Each car brand will disclose more information as they approach the announcements of their models that will support it.”
Among the new enhancements, CarPlay Ultra introduces:
– **All-screen experience:** In contrast to the current CarPlay configuration, CarPlay Ultra provides a completely immersive experience that encompasses the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and additional elements.
– **Vehicle and iPhone integration:** Drivers can exhibit information from their iPhone, including maps and media, alongside car data such as advanced driver assistance systems and tire pressure, directly in the instrument cluster.
– **More ways to control CarPlay:** Users can oversee vehicle functionalities using on-screen controls, physical buttons, or Siri. This incorporates standard operations like the radio and climate control, as well as vehicle-specific features such as audio system settings and performance configurations.
– **Siri and Apple Intelligence:** CarPlay Ultra accommodates Apple Intelligence, enabling users to engage with the vehicle and third-party applications for parking, food ordering, and fueling based on the driver’s location and preferences.
### Will your preferred automaker support CarPlay Ultra?
With Aston Martin presently being the sole automaker providing this experience, when might your favorite brand adopt CarPlay Ultra? According to Apple’s earlier statements, Porsche and Nissan are potential candidates. These are the automakers that had previously shown interest in supporting CarPlay Ultra:
– Acura
– Audi
– Ford
– Honda
– Infiniti
– Jaguar
– Land Rover
– Lincoln
– Mercedes-Benz
– Nissan
– Polestar
– Renault
– Volvo
Although these companies once announced intentions to back CarPlay Ultra, it remains unclear if they are still proceeding. Porsche is anticipated to be the next to showcase a model featuring Apple’s vision for a sophisticated in-car tech experience.
BGR will keep you informed with the latest updates along with tips and tricks for CarPlay and this new experience.
