BMW has confirmed it will not support Apple's next-generation CarPlay Ultra platform in any of its upcoming vehicles. This is the first unequivocal public rejection of ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra by BMW since the system's announcement. The automaker had previously issued a neutral position in 2022 following Apple's unveiling, stating: Currently, we have placed a clear focus on further enhancing our iDrive user interface system and, as part of this development, will continue the seamless integration of Apple's ecosystem. Integral to these efforts will be an evaluation of how the latest innovations announced at WWDC can be integrated into our solutions. Now, a BMW AG spokesperson has told BMW Blog that "BMW currently has no plans to integrate Apple ‌CarPlay‌ Ultra." BMW's…

BMW will not allow Apple to take over the screens on its vehicles, as it has no plans to support CarPlay Ultra. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

CarPlay Ultra is now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada, and in the coming weeks, it will be available for existing models that feature the brand’s latest next-generation infotainment system. Apple is introducing video playback support for CarPlay in iOS 26, quietly confirming the feature on its developer website rather than showcasing it at the WWDC 2025 keynote. Andrew Orr for AppleInsider: ‎ The upcoming iOS 26 will let users stream videos from their iPhone to the CarPlay screen, but only while the car is parked. AirPlay handles the connection, and playback will automatically stop if the phone detects that the vehicle is moving. The change wasn’t mentioned in Apple’s keynote or press releases.…

Apple recently announced that iPhone users will soon be able to watch videos right on the CarPlay screen in supported vehicles. This is arguably the biggest new CarPlay feature coming with the iOS 26 update later this year, and yet Apple did not even mention it during its WWDC 2025 keynote last month. Instead, it was buried on Apple's developer website. iPhone users will be able to wirelessly stream videos to the CarPlay screen using AirPlay, according to Apple. For safety reasons, video playback will only be available when the vehicle is parked, to prevent distracted driving. The connected iPhone will be able to detect when the vehicle is in motion and end playback. Apple says that automakers need to…

As spotted by 9to5Mac's Zac Hall, NFL team apps are rolling out on CarPlay. The official Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears apps gained CarPlay support earlier this year, followed by the official New Orleans Saints app this week. All three apps are developed by a company named YinzCam, which says it develops the official apps for a total of 24 NFL teams, 18 NHL teams, 17 NBA teams, 16 MLS clubs, and more. In the CarPlay apps, fans can listen to live audio and radio broadcasts for their favorite team's games, right on their vehicle's dashboard. YinzCam will presumably continue to roll out CarPlay support across its portfolio of NFL apps, but for now only Bills, Bears, and Saints fans…

On CultCast episode 706, we discuss rumors of the cheapest MacBook ever, plus our fave Apple Watch bands and the future of Apple Vision. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)