What is new in CarPlay

The next generation of CarPlay introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at providing a more seamless, 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 appearance if you were using it on your previous drive (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, backgrounds, color theming, and dynamic content that combines vehicle info with CarPlay features (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

4. Native Apps and Integration: New native apps like a climate app and terrestrial radio with high-key integration are included. Automaker settings and apps ensure that unique experiences and interfaces can be surfaced elegantly and updated easily (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

5. Vehicle State Integration: The next generation of CarPlay relies on the vehicle system to provide up-to-date state information, which is then reflected in the UI. This ensures that data is used only where it's needed, protecting user privacy (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

6. Custom Alerts and Notifications: Automakers can create custom alerts or notifications to interact with the driver, offering a wide range of options for customization (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture).

7. Dynamic Content: The system supports dynamic content not just limited to the driver display but also for center and passenger displays. This includes maps, now playing, trip computer, tire pressure, and advanced driver assistance systems (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system).

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