what's new in car kit

The next generation of CarPlay introduces several new features and enhancements:

1. Wireless Only Experience: The new CarPlay is a wireless-only experience, ensuring seamless reconnection and appearance if you were using it on your previous drive. This enhances stability and performance for a smooth driving experience (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

2. Enhanced Design System: The design system is deeply customizable, allowing for a wide range of gauge styles from traditional to modern. It includes a flexible layout system that can adapt to different hardware configurations and design preferences, with options for backgrounds, color theming, and dynamic content (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

3. Advanced Features: The new CarPlay supports advanced features like enhanced Siri, buffered media playback, and HEVC video streaming. It also includes a native climate app and terrestrial radio with high-key integration (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

4. Customizable Gauges: Automakers can customize gauge designs to support unique instrument cluster layouts and surface various iOS and vehicle content in the driver display (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

5. Dynamic Content: CarPlay now supports dynamic content, including interactive and dismissable variations, rich overlays, and multiple states with image assets of the vehicle. It can display vehicle information like trip computer, tire pressure, and advanced driver assistance systems (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

6. Automaker Apps: Automaker apps run on iPhone, leveraging the full power of iOS to create rich and custom UI experiences. These apps can be updated over time to enhance the CarPlay experience (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

For a more detailed look at the technical aspects and how to implement these features, you can refer to the sessions:

• Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture
• Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system