CarPlay 2.0

The possible outcomes for the most exciting ‘next big thing’

At this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple outlined significant changes coming to its CarPlay platform, designed to revolutionize the in-car experience. The software is the first glimpse at what Apple envisions for the future of automobiles, and with Apple Car still in active development, the new update signals a change of gear for the Cupertino company.

INTRODUCING CARPLAY 2.0

Although WWDC is typically reserved for iOS and watchOS updates, this year, Apple made some significant changes to its in-car entertainment system. Powered by iOS, CarPlay lets iPhone users enjoy a familiar experience in their vehicles, and as of 2022, every major car manufacturer currently offers models that support CarPlay or is planning to introduce them. This year, Apple offered a ‘sneak peek’ at the next generation of CarPlay, showing off the exciting new features coming to a future as-yet-unconfirmed update. Apple said the update would allow CarPlay to integrate more deeply within a car’s hardware, and for the first time, CarPlay will work across multiple screens in a vehicle, as more automakers turn to screens rather than traditional dashboards. It’s part of Apple’s plan to turn CarPlay into a whole-car interface rather than the current simple one-screen experience we’re familiar with today. The update, once released, will allow users to control everything from thermostat settings to seat heaters and the in-car radio system through CarPlay, and you won’t need to leave Apple’s user interface to do it.