What is new with CarPlay

The next generation of CarPlay introduces several new features and improvements, focusing on a more integrated and customizable experience. Here are some of the key updates:

1. Wireless Only Experience: The next generation of CarPlay is designed to be a wireless-only experience, ensuring seamless reconnection and stability during use (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

2. Enhanced Features: It includes advanced features like enhanced Siri, buffered media playback, and support for HEVC video streaming (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

3. Deep Customization: The new design system is built to be deeply customizable, allowing automakers to tailor the look and functionality of CarPlay to each vehicle. This includes flexible layout systems, customizable backgrounds, color theming, and dynamic content that combines vehicle info with CarPlay features (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

4. Support for Multiple Screens: The next generation of CarPlay provides content for all driver screens, creating a unified and consistent experience across different displays in the vehicle (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

5. Vehicle State Integration: CarPlay now relies on the vehicle system to provide up-to-date state information, which is reflected in the UI. This ensures that data is used only where needed and often does not leave the vehicle (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

6. Automaker Apps: Automaker apps running on iPhone can leverage the full power of iOS to create rich and custom UIs, allowing for continuous updates and new experiences (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sessions:

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