At WWDC in June 2022, Apple previewed the next generation of CarPlay, promising deeper integration with vehicle functions like A/C and FM radio, support for multiple displays across the dashboard, increased personalization, and more. Apple's website still says the first vehicles with support for the next-generation CarPlay experience will be announced in "late 2023," but it has not shared any additional details heading into the final month of the year, so it's unclear if that timeframe will still be met. We have reached out to Apple for an update on the matter. Below, we have recapped five key features to expect from the new version of CarPlay. Apple said committed automakers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz,…

Affordable car touchscreen lets you enjoy Apple CarPlay (or Android Auto), like navigating, calling and listening to music while driving. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

CarPlay is not working as expected for some iPhone 15 users, an issue that is likely linked to the transition to USB-C. There are multiple complaints from MacRumors readers and Reddit users who are unable to get ‌CarPlay‌ to work with their new devices. Cable type and available port options are a common theme in the ‌CarPlay‌ reports, with many of the functionality problems linked to USB-A to USB-C cables. Many cars, even some that are more recent, have only USB-A ports and not USB-C ports, so a USB-A to USB-C cable is required. Unfortunately, it appears that not all USB-A to USB-C cables on the market will work, and some that work in certain vehicles will not work in…

Connecting subscriptions to apps and services gives you loads of new content to experience in Apple Podcasts. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Add CarPlay to your car with this 9-inch car display while it's on sale for just $104.99 (reg. $289). It's compatible with Android Auto, too. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

A few months ago, Volvo and Polestar announced updates for their infotainment systems to support dual-screen Apple Maps displays from CarPlay, allowing a supplementary Apple Maps view to appear in the driver display separate from the main infotainment screen. While an increasing number of vehicles are supporting text-based ‌Apple Maps‌ navigation prompts in the driver display and/or head-up display, Volvo is one of the first to adopt a full map view on a second screen, and I recently had a chance to test it out in a 2024 S60 Recharge. The driver display ‌Apple Maps‌ screen is only active when there is a navigation route running in CarPlay, and it provides a familiar ‌Apple Maps‌ view with your vehicle position…