Rivian CEO explains why the company won't offer Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles. Though he may have glossed over the real reason. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

You can stream Netflix or YouTube from your car's infotainment system with this wireless CarPlay streaming box. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Apple did not mention CarPlay during its WWDC keynote this week, but iOS 18 includes a handful of new features for the in-car software. Overall, there is not a whole lot new for CarPlay on iOS 18, with changes seemingly limited to the Messages and Settings apps so far. Below, we recap everything new for CarPlay on iOS 18. New for CarPlay on iOS 18 1. Contact Photos in Messages App iOS 18 adds contact photos next to names in the Messages app, making it easier to identify conversations at a glance. The contact photos are also visible in Messages app notifications. 2. Silent Mode Settings In the Settings app, you can now choose to have Silent mode on your…

Apple today shared a few WWDC 2024 coding sessions related to its upcoming next-generation CarPlay system ahead of its launch later this year. The sessions include lots of updated next-generation CarPlay images, with one revealing new Vehicle, Media, and Climate apps in action for the first time. MacRumors previously discovered evidence of these apps in the iOS 17.4 beta. Next-generation CarPlay will be highly customizable, allowing automakers to tailor the design of the system to uniquely match their vehicles. Apple revealed a variety of different design options and layouts that will be possible, as shown below. Other images provide a closer look at the Vehicle and Climate apps, which will house vehicle settings and climate controls, respectively. Next-generation CarPlay will…

iOS 18 will be unveiled at Apple's annual developers conference WWDC in less than two weeks, and the update will include some new features for CarPlay. Below, we recap new accessibility features that Apple recently previewed for CarPlay, and discuss the current status of the promised next-generation CarPlay. The first beta of iOS 18 will likely be made available to members of the Apple Developer Program immediately following the WWDC keynote on June 10, and a public beta is usually released in July, which will allow iPhone users to test out the new CarPlay features. As usual, the update should be widely released in September. New Accessibility Features Sound Recognition is coming to CarPlay In a press release earlier this…

Apple today previewed new accessibility features coming with iOS 18 later this year, and this includes some new options for CarPlay. Apple highlighted three new features coming to CarPlay: Voice Control: This feature will allow users to navigate CarPlay and control apps with just their voice. Color Filters: This feature will make the CarPlay interface visually easier to use for individuals with color blindness. Sound Recognition: This feature will enable drivers or passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing to receive notifications on CarPlay for driving-related sounds, such as car horns and sirens.All three of these features are already available on the iPhone and iPad. iOS 18 is expected to be unveiled at Apple's developers conference WWDC on June…