CarPlay at WWDC: Rearrange or Hide Apps, Apple Music Makeover, Alternate Routing, and More

[yourmomismysidepiece]

It doesn't work as of now. As others mentioned, I think it would require an update from the car manufacture, so it will likely be 2018 vehicles that have that feature.
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On my VW, I can toggle what displays in the instrument cluster: what song is playing, fuel information, settings, etc. I make it display the song on the radio so I do not have to leave carplay when listening to XM or the radio. I change what the cluster displays and use the steering wheel controls.

didn't even know you could do this, just tried it on my car, it worked. thanks

 

[karld]

While most of the WWDC 2016 keynote was focused on iOS 10, macOS Sierra, and new versions of tvOS and watchOS, Apple also made a number of CarPlay-related announcements during the two-hour presentation.

First, the new Apple Maps appearance on iOS 10 and some new features extend to the dashboard. If there is a lot of traffic ahead, for example, CarPlay will now proactively provide you with alternate routes and estimate how much time you saved compared to your original route.

Additionally, CarPlay turn-by-turn directions will now be available directly in your instrument cluster in vehicles equipped with a driver-side peripheral screen for a safer driving experience.

Another feature that should make CarPlay safer is the Siri SDK. Apple is opening Siri up to developers, enabling third-party apps for VoIP calling and more to work seamlessly with the virtual assistant, and the functionality extends to CarPlay.

Siri on CarPlay will support VoIP calls like Skype, which is not yet available in the car​

CarPlay apps can now be rearranged or hidden on iOS 10 by tapping on Settings > General > CarPlay > Your Vehicle. Simply tap the add or subtract button on the stock or third-party apps that you want to add or remove. Phone, Music, Maps, Messages, Car, and Now Playing cannot be removed.

CarPlay apps can now be rearranged or hidden on iOS 10 (Image: 9to5Mac)​

Just like on iOS 10, Apple Music has received a makeover on CarPlay that makes it easier to browse and discover music. The top menu options have changed from For You, New, Radio, Playlists, My Music, and Now Playing to Library, For You, Browse, Radio, and Now Playing. Curated playlists have also been added.

Apple Music has received a makeover on CarPlay (Image: 9to5Mac)​

CarPlay is also now supported on ultra-wide screens. The new features and improvements will require pairing an iPhone 5 or later on iOS 10.

Many automakers in the U.S. and abroad now support CarPlay, including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lamborghini, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Porsche, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others.

Aftermarket systems are available from Alpine, JBL, JVC, Kenwood, and Pioneer.

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[doublepost=1478412249][/doublepost]I rented a Chevrolet Cruz for three weeks from mid-October to early November. The standard interface was great the first week, then I plugged in a USB cable and got CarPlay, and was blown away. For the "standard apps" that CarPlay supports, it is absolutely awesome! It blew me away. Maps, Podcasts, and Music (and of course the phone) were my primary apps. -Karl

 

[acaibowl]

No thank you.


Am I the only person in the world that thinks this UI is ugly? There's nothing here but icons and text. And why the hell did they transfer the ugly home button of a phone into a digital icon at the bottom left of a car entertainment deck?

This UI deserves an award when compared to Android Auto's Google Play design. You can't even select the music you want.
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Also does this one it will display on heads display?

It depends how it was implemented by your car maker.
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Carplay doesn't seem well thought out, I actually like Android Auto more. AA just seems more organized and nicer to use. My car has both and I've tried them both. But I won't use either because Waze support isn't in yet. I see a lot of others also clamoring for Waze, that's a testament to just how much of a better navi/travel companion it is than either Google maps or apple maps. I'm also waiting for wireless carplay/AA, I dream of the day I can just keep my phone in my pocket every time I get into my car.

I hope your pocket has a charger.

 

[bozzykid]

I like CarPlay because I'm a lot safer than I used to be when I had my phone in a dock on the dash.

Unfortunately, a lot of people think they are safer because of CarPlay. I'm not convinced using a huge touchscreen on the dash is much safer. It can cause distractions the same as the phone. Now, if the whole system was just voice enabled, then it would be a different story.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Unfortunately, a lot of people think they are safer because of CarPlay. I'm not convinced using a huge touchscreen on the dash is much safer. It can cause distractions the same as the phone. Now, if the whole system was just voice enabled, then it would be a different story.

The UI is so limited (on purpose) though that I use Siri a lot more than I normally would.