How to implement new generation car play apps?

To implement new generation CarPlay apps, you can follow the guidance provided in the sessions "Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture" and "Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system" from WWDC 2024. Here are the key steps and concepts:

1. Understand the Architecture:

   • The next generation of CarPlay builds on the existing architecture with advanced features like enhanced Siri, buffered media playback, and support for HEVC video streaming. It is a wireless-only experience that reconnects seamlessly (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

2. Customization and UI:

   • You can create highly visual and specialized UIs, offer specific settings menus, and display custom alerts or notifications. The most flexible way to showcase your car's features is to use an automaker app, which runs on iPhone and leverages the full power of iOS (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).
   • The design system is deeply customizable, adapting to any vehicle drivetrain, feature set, and configuration. It supports flexible layouts, backgrounds, color theming, and dynamic content (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

3. Vehicle State Integration:

   • The next generation of CarPlay relies on the vehicle system to provide up-to-date state information, which is reflected in the UI. Multiple interfaces are available depending on where the information is rendered (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

4. Automaker Apps:

   • Automaker apps allow you to define settings, labels, icons, functionality, and structure. You can use the fully customizable automaker settings API and the prominence info API to highlight important settings (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

5. Local UI Rendering:

   • Local UI is rendered with low latency and responds to high-frequency car signals. It starts with an OpenGL-based renderer and uses asset packages that include images and behavior scripts (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

6. Dynamic Content and Layouts:

   • The design system supports dynamic content that combines vehicle info with CarPlay features. You can create layouts that adapt to your hardware configuration and design preferences (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

For a more detailed technical overview, you can refer to the sessions directly:

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

These sessions provide comprehensive insights into the new CarPlay architecture, customization options, and how to leverage the full power of iOS to create rich and custom UIs for vehicles.