Apple Launching All-New CarPlay Experience in 2023 With These 5 Key Features

[MacRumors]

At WWDC 2022 in June, Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay, promising deeper integration with vehicle functions like A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, personalization options, and more.

Apple says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo, and others. Ahead of time, we have recapped five key features to expect from the new version of CarPlay.

Multi-Display Support

The new version of CarPlay will be able to appear across all of the displays in a vehicle, providing a consistent experience across the infotainment system, instrument cluster, and any additional screens on the dashboard. Apple says CarPlay will be tailored to each new vehicle model to accommodate unique screen shapes and layouts.

Instrument Cluster Integration

The new CarPlay experience will provide integration with a vehicle's instrument cluster, including the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and more. Apple says drivers will be able to choose from several gauge cluster designs and layouts, including brand‑specific options.

Climate Controls

You'll be able to access your vehicle's climate controls directly within the new version of CarPlay, allowing you to adjust the temperature of the A/C or heat, fan speed, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and other options.

Widgets

Widgets will be a key part of the new CarPlay experience, offering at-a-glance information such as trip duration, fuel economy, distance traveled, calendar events, weather, phone calls, the status of a HomeKit-enabled garage door, and more. It will also be possible to view and scroll through the widgets within the instrument cluster.

FM Radio App

The new version of CarPlay will include an all-new Radio app that allows you to easily control the FM radio in your vehicle, such as to change the station.

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[unQuestionable]

Here’s to hoping it won’t be too convoluted to find out which vehicles support which features. 🍻

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

CarPlay should be Apple's top #1 priority in 2023.

 

[-BigMac-]

Awesome!
Too bad it will only be supported on 2023+ cars

 

[asdfjkl;]

Unfortunately, I'll have to wait for 2030 model year for VW to adopt.

 

[alexandr]

I like the whole cluster integration idea if it's done right. I think climate controls are rather redundant, but things like oil level and tire pressure would be cool to see.

 

[I7guy]

Love the wireless carplay. Glad to see it's getting an upgrade.

 

[alexandr]

Awesome!
Too bad it will only be supported on 2023+ cars

Is that a fact?

 

[PeteBurgh]

Honestly, this looks really cool. I'm sure it will be a while to see it trickle down to the sorts of cars I hire and drive, but still, it's great to see CarPlay moving forward. I'm always so happy when one of my car club or hire cars supports CarPlay.

 

[Drew1980]

I have a Tesla so I can only hope and pray to the Elon/Tim gods. We got AppleMusic so that’s a step in the right direction

 

[alexandr]

CarPlay should be Apple's top #1 priority in 2023.

Since they aren't releasing the Apple Car?

 

[BuffaloTF]

And now the uphill climb over the next decade to get car manufacturers to adopt the FM radio integration alone…

 

[DocMultimedia]

I have a Tesla so I can only hope and pray to the Elon/Tim gods. We got AppleMusic so that’s a step in the right direction

That was the best addition in ages. With the way Tesla stock is going Apple might be able to buy Tesla for $5M, get rid of EM, and turn that into the endlessly rumoured Apple Car. 🤔😀

 

[darngooddesign]

That's cool and all but I'd like to do something simple like tap the artist name.

 

[roar08]

I guess I'll hold off on a new Range Rover purchase for now. This would be amazing as an option in the Model S.

 

[ThinCrustPizza]

Haha. All the brands of vehicles that no one buys anymore. Strange.

 

[darngooddesign]

Haha. All the brands of vehicles that no one buys anymore. Strange.

They do in the real world.

 

[NightStorm]

Acura can’t even get normal CarPlay to work reliably… this would be an absolute disaster if they tried to do it now.

 

[sw1tcher]

CarPlay should be Apple's top #1 priority in 2023.

AR/VR will be Apple's top #1 priority for 2023 though

 

[alexandr]

Haha. All the brands of vehicles that no one buys anymore. Strange.

What an odd thing to say)

 

[DotCom2]

Haha. All the brands of vehicles that no one buys anymore. Strange.

Toyota is ALWAYS the LAST. Arrogant!

 

[alexandr]

I guess I'll hold off on a new Range Rover purchase for now. This would be amazing as an option in the Model S.

Don't you think that there will be software updates for this, which would allow compatibility going back a few models?

 

[Frankfurt]

Looking forward to reboot this while driving 130mph on the autobahn…

 

[-BigMac-]

Is that a fact?

Yes actually.

"Apple says the first vehicles to support the new system will be announced in late 2023 (yes, late next year), although it has already confirmed a long list of partner brands, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Nissan, Renault, Volvo, Polestar and Porsche."

Seems pretty straight forward.

Also, why would any car manufacturer want to decrease their brand new car value, by offering a huge feature to be added to their used cars. Not how business works...

 

[ponzicoinbro]

I'm glad I use public transport.