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TiOS 18 and CarPlay: A new era of in-car connectivity
iOS 18 will be unveiled at Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, in less than two weeks and will include some new CarPlay features.
The first iOS 18 beta will likely be available to Apple Developer Program members immediately after the WWDC keynote on June 10, and a public beta is usually released in July, allowing iPhone users to try out CarPlay the other things look. Traditionally, the update should be widely released in September
New Accessibility Features
In a press release earlier this month, Apple revealed three new access features to CarPlay as part of iOS 18:
- Voice control: This feature allows users to access CarPlay and manage apps with just their voice.
- Color filtering: This feature will make it visually easier for color-blind individuals to use the CarPlay interface.
- Sound recognition: This feature will provide drivers or passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing with information about driving-related sounds, such as car horns and sirens, on CarPlay
All three of these features are already available on the iPhone and iPad
Next-Generation CarPlay
Apple first previewed the next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022, and it's not yet available in any vehicle.
Apple's website says the first car device with next-generation CarPlay "will be available in 2024," but nothing has materialized yet. Aston Martin and Porsche previewed the next-generation CarPlay system in December,
Currently, it looks like the next-generation CarPlay will ship with iOS 18, but it could also be compatible with some iOS 17 versions.
Apple said the next-generation CarPlay will have deeper integration with the vehicle's instrument cluster, climate control, FM radio, and more.
Conclusion:
iOS 18 marks a major upgrade for CarPlay, turning it into a full-fledged in-car assistant that enhances connectivity, personalization, and security. With expanded vehicle systems, an expanded app ecosystem, improved user interface, and enhanced voice control via Siri, CarPlay is set to redefine the driving experience.