You may need forgotten about it, however Apple unveiled what it described as the “next-generation” of CarPlay means again at WWDC 2022. Since that preliminary announcement, nonetheless, Apple hasn’t mentioned a phrase about next-gen CarPlay, nor have any of its automaker companions.
Regardless of the silence, Apple nonetheless appears adamant that the primary autos with next-generation CarPlay can be introduced this 12 months…
What’s up with next-generation CarPlay?
On its web site devoted to CarPlay, there’s a small part on the backside devoted to the “Subsequent technology of CarPlay.” Apple explains:
This subsequent technology of CarPlay is the final word iPhone expertise for the automotive. It gives content material for all the motive force’s screens together with the instrument cluster, making certain a cohesive design expertise that’s the easiest of your automotive and your iPhone. Automobile capabilities like radio and temperature controls are dealt with proper from CarPlay. And personalization choices starting from widgets to deciding on curated gauge cluster designs make it distinctive to the motive force.
On that very same webpage, Apple consists of this tidbit: “Automobile bulletins coming in late 2023.” This declare has been there since next-generation CarPlay was first launched again at WWDC 2022, and it hasn’t modified since then.
Usually, Apple is sort of good at protecting its web site updated with regards to timelines for brand new options. This may seemingly imply that issues are nonetheless on observe and the primary vehicles with next-generation CarPlay can be introduced earlier than the tip of the 12 months. If not, Apple possible would’ve up to date its web site by now to delay the launch – or possibly this very article will remind it to do precisely that.
As a reminder, Apple beforehand mentioned that the next automakers have signed on to help next-generation CarPlay:
- Land Rover
- Mercedes Benz
- Lincoln
- Audi
- Volvo
- Honda
- Porsche
- Nissan
- Ford
- Jaguar
- Acura
- Polestar
- Infiniti
- Renault
One factor to remember: Simply because a automotive is “introduced,” doesn’t imply it will likely be accessible for buy inside an affordable period of time. Then again, next-generation CarPlay might theoretically come to vehicles which might be already on the street – or to 2024 mannequin 12 months vehicles which were introduced however aren’t but accessible.
May we hear about next-generation CarPlay at subsequent week’s “Scary quick” Apple occasion? It’s actually a chance, however I’m undecided how it could tie in with what’s anticipated to be a Mac-focused showcase.
With all of that mentioned, there’s clearly nonetheless lots we don’t learn about next-generation CarPlay. Whereas Apple clearly thinks it’s the way forward for the platform, automakers is perhaps much less passionate about handing over management of your entire in-car expertise to Apple.
We’ve already seen GM announce that it’s abandoning CarPlay solely beginning with its 2024 electrical autos. Different automakers similar to Porsche and Ford, nonetheless, have reaffirmed their dedication to CarPlay amid a few of this uncertainty.
I’m hopeful that Apple makes good on its promise and that it’s capable of finding automakers which might be prepared to work collectively on implementing next-generation CarPlay. However whereas I’m hopeful, I’m not optimistic.
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