If you still remember, Apple has once unveiled the Apple CarPlay, which completely transforms the user interface, at the WWDC 2022 event and stated that it will be available for use in 2024.
Recently, information from the iOS 17.4 beta version has been discovered by users, including a glimpse of new app icons and settings for CarPlay, which might hint at CarPlay 2.0 being released this year as mentioned by Apple.
According to user information from X named aaronp613 and independent writer Steve Moser from MacRumors, the new CarPlay application consists of the following features:
Auto Settings: Managing the connected iPhone and customizing various car settings.
Car Camera: Displaying the image from the car’s rearview camera.
Charge: For electric cars, this app will show battery levels, charging status, and more.
Climate: Adjusting the air conditioning or heating temperature, fan speed, heated seats, steering wheel, and more.
Closures: Displaying the car’s door status and possibly showing different car alarms.
Media: Controlling FM and AM radio, as well as other media options.
Tire Pressure: Displaying the air pressure of each tire and notifying low or excessively high tire pressure, as well as flat tire warnings.
Trips: Showing various driving-related information such as average car speed, fuel or energy consumption rate, travel distance and time, and more.
In addition, it has been found that cars connected to CarPlay will display the text “Goodbye” after turning off the engine.
The launch information mentioned that CarPlay 2.0 will replace every screen in the car with a digital display, including the main dashboard that users view acceleration rates and brief car information, and it will have increased control capabilities. It will collaborate with numerous car manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, Volvo, and Aston Martin.
The new version of CarPlay unveiled at the WWDC 2022 event from CNBC’s exclusive coverage.
TLDR: Apple is set to release CarPlay 2.0, which will revolutionize the user interface, in 2024. The iOS 17.4 beta version has provided insights into new app icons and settings, hinting at its imminent launch. The upgraded CarPlay includes features such as Auto Settings, Car Camera, Charge, Climate, Closures, Media, Tire Pressure, and Trips. Furthermore, CarPlay 2.0 will replace all screens in the car with digital displays, providing enhanced control capabilities and collaborating with various car manufacturers.
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