What are the options for the CarPlay speedometer?
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The next generation of CarPlay offers a variety of options for the speedometer. Here are some of the key features and customizations available:
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Cruise Control and Speed Limiter: The speedometer can display a target speed for cruise control with a dot, and a line is drawn between the current speed and the target speed if the car ahead slows down. The color of the cruise control UI changes based on state and is customizable. There is also support for a speed limiter, which shows a simple line in contrast to the cruise control dot and changes color near the current speed readout. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)
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Secondary Gauges: The speedometer can be paired with secondary gauges such as tachometers for combustion engines, power meters for electric vehicles, and hybrid gauges that show both power meter and tachometer. These gauges can display additional information like current gear, redline, recommended gear changes, boost, and regenerative braking. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)
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Customization: The speedometer can be customized in terms of typography, width of elements, softness or sharpness of corners, and color. Circular gauges allow customization of the arc, start and end points, and can even swap out the transmission state for an image to showcase a brand or trim level. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)
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Mandatory and Voluntary Gauges: While the current speed and fuel level (or state of charge) are mandatory, other gauges like power meters or tachometers are optional and can be included based on the vehicle's configuration. (Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system)
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High Precision Updates: The speedometer expects to receive speed in three different units at all times for smooth gauge animations and numerical representations. (Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture)
These features ensure that the speedometer in the next generation of CarPlay is highly customizable and adaptable to various vehicle configurations and user preferences.

Meet the next generation of CarPlay architecture
Dive into the architecture for the next generation of CarPlay. Learn how your vehicle system works with iPhone to create a single cohesive experience that showcases the best of your car and iPhone. Learn how UI is rendered and composited, and explore ways to configure and customize a special experience for each vehicle model. This session is intended for automakers and system developers interested in the next generation of CarPlay.

Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system
Explore the design system at the heart of the next generation of CarPlay that allows each automaker to express your vehicle’s character and brand. Learn how gauges, layouts, dynamic content, and more are deeply customizable and adaptable, allowing you to express your own design philosophy and create an iconic, tailored look. This session is intended for automakers, system developers, and anyone designing a system that supports the next generation of CarPlay.