The CarPlay launch in 2014 started a whole new roadtrip for iPhone users accessing functionality from behind the wheel. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

The fourth beta of iOS 17.4 that Apple released today adds a new CarPlay feature, according to the notes that Apple provided to developers. In supported ‌CarPlay‌ vehicles, there's now an Apple Maps option to show information about upcoming maneuvers in the instrument cluster. ‌CarPlay‌ users will be able to swap the display type between the main and instrument cluster by tapping on the map configuration button located in the upper right of the main Maps screen. Apple this year introduced a new next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ experience that will show up in high-end vehicles starting in 2024, but this feature addition is separate from that. It appears this new experience will be available in vehicles that support a dual-screen Apple Maps…

Here's an easy way to enjoy CarPlay or Android Auto even if your car is a little dated. Add an affordable aftermarket CarPlay display. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Honda recently announced that owners of 2018-2022 Accord models in the U.S. are now eligible for a wireless Apple CarPlay upgrade option for a fee. The update can be completed at any Honda dealership in the U.S. for a suggested price of $112, plus a labor fee, according to the announcement. Eligible customers can book a service appointment on their local Honda dealership's website. Approximately 631,000 Accords with wired-only CarPlay are eligible for the upgrade, said Honda. "Enhancing the ownership experience and market value of Honda vehicles already in use is a key strategy in pursuit of our goal to have zero environmental impact by 2050," said Honda's sustainability vice president Jay Joseph. The upgrade also adds wireless Android Auto.Related…

The next generation of CarPlay deeply integrates with a car’s hardware, providing content for multiple screens within the vehicle. GM EVs won’t have it. The first beta of iOS 17.4 released today references eight new CarPlay apps, which were discovered by MacRumors contributors Aaron Perris and Steve Moser. : ‎ • Auto Settings: This app will let you manage paired iPhones and adjust vehicle settings. • Car Camera: This app will display the vehicle’s rear-view camera feed. • Charge: For electric vehicles, this app will display battery level, charging status, time remaining until the battery is fully charged, and more. • Climate: This app will provide access to a vehicle’s climate controls within CarPlay, allowing you to adjust the temperature of the A/C or…

Apple has updated its website confirming that its next-gen CarPlay is coming to select U.S. vehicles this year: Beginning with select 2021 car models, you can unlock and start your car with iPhone. Sharing keys with friends or family is easy too. Car keys will even work for up to five hours after your iPhone battery runs out. – Apple Inc. Image: Apple, Porsche Dennis Sellers for Apple World Today: ‎ It will support content for multiple screens within a vehicle. Apple says that deeper integration with the vehicle will allow users to do things like control the radio or change the climate directly through CarPlay, and using the vehicle data, CarPlay will render the speed, fuel level, temperature, and…