Apple this week updated its website to confirm that the first U.S. vehicle models with next-generation CarPlay support will debut in 2024, but it did not provide a more specific timeframe, or indicate when availability will begin in other countries. The first beta of iOS 17.4 released today references eight new CarPlay apps, as 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…

Apple Music Classical was updated today with CarPlay support, allowing users to access the app from their vehicle's infotainment screen when an iPhone is connected. Apple Music Classical first launched in March 2023, offering users with a standard Apple Music subscription access to over five million classical music tracks at no additional cost. The streaming app features advanced search functionality, exclusive artwork, extensive metadata, curated listening recommendations, and more. The app is available on the iPhone, iPad, Android, and now CarPlay. It is built upon Primephonic, a classical music streaming service acquired by Apple in 2021. Apple Music Classical version 1.2 is available on the App Store. The release notes only mention unspecified "stability and performance enhancements." (Thanks, Sam Matheson!)Related…

This easy-to-install folding touchscreen display brings Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any car. Add an Apple CarPlay screen for less. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, reviews and how-tos)

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: A U.S. import/sales ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra is just the start of the troubling news. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: A U.S. import/sales ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra is just the start of the troubling news. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

The two luxury carmakers showed their approaches to the updated and more fully integrated system, which Apple unveiled at WWDC22. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)