Apple launches Carplay Ultra, the expected new generation of Carplay

After a long wait, Apple Finally he announced that the new generation of Carplay is now called Carplay UltraThis will be available from today. Software debuts in new cars Aston Martin Which are bought in the United States and Canada, while the existing brand models in both countries will include it as an update in the coming weeks. In the rest of the world, cars of the aforementioned manufacturer will accept it over the next 12 months, they indicate Cupertino cars.

Apple guarantees that many other cars continue to work to enable Ultra Carplay in their vehicles. Californians even mention that brands such as Hyundai, Genesis and Kia have recently been added to the obligation to accept the platform in their products.

With the new generation, Carplay Apple seeks to become a firm alternative to Android Automotive. While Carplay Ultra can continue to show the information that comes from the iPhone user, He is deeply integrated with the machine To offer data from it through your screens and the panel of the device. He also offers access to Siri and pairs with physical buttons of the car to provide all possible options for managing the most basic functions to the most advanced.

On the screens and tools of Carplay Ultra can show a speedometer and task, as well as fuel indicators, temperature and air pressure, or water help. It also provides an opportunity to interact with the settings of the air conditioner, radio and audio systems or with a car performance configuration. So far you can extract information from the iPhone, such as music, cards and even Widgets Show and control them from the car.

Aston Martin, the first manufacturer adopted by New Carplay Ultra

Another interesting point in which Apple suggested during the presentation of Carplay Ultra is that The interface adapts to each manufacturerThis means that not all brands will see the same software design in their vehicles. Those of Cupertino mention very close cooperation with each of the cars, starting with Aston Martin, to develop personalized problems that reflect their relevant performances and philosophy.

At the moment, it is not known which company will follow in the footsteps of Aston Martin and integrates the New Carplay Ultra into its products. However, as soon as the ball begins to roll, often for more firms in the automobile sector it will decide to accept it. It is likely that it all depends on which technique is the software between users.

Carplay Ultra requires iPhone 12 or more recently with iOS 18.5 or higherThe field will see if Apple will declare more detailed information about this launch during the WWDC 2025, which will be launched on June 9.

Recall that this new generation of Carplay was announced in the middle of -2022 and brought great expectations among the public. However, not all automakers were too excited. Herbert DissThen the General Director of Volkswagen was not satisfied with the plans of Apple and Google about the capture of information and entertainment systems. The executive director believed that manufacturers would disclose only “metal folders”.

Apple planned to launch Carplay Ultra in 2024, but did not arrive on time, and the wait was distributed until today. We will be attentive to the new products that arise as a result of their debut in the new Aston Martin cars and its next global deployment.