Apple’s CarPlay Ultra now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in US and Canada
Apple has yesterday officially revealed that the next generation of CarPlay- CarPlay Ultra is now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the US and Canada.
Apple has announced “CarPlay Ultra,” the next-generation of CarPlay, is now available with new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada
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More about CarPlay Ultra
CarPlay Ultra is built on the capabilities of CarPlay and provides the ultimate in-car experience by deeply integrating with the vehicle to deliver the best of iPhone and the best of the car.
“iPhone users love CarPlay, and it has transformed how people connect with their vehicles. With CarPlay Ultra, together with automakers, we are reimagining the in-car experience, making it even more unified and consistent,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “This next generation of CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use their iPhone in the car, while deeply integrating with the car’s systems and showcasing the unique look and feel of each automaker. We are excited to kick off the rollout of CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin — and this is just the beginning, with more automakers on the way.”
Features of CarPlay Ultra
CarPlay Ultra provides content for all the driver’s screens, including the instrument cluster, with dynamic and beautiful options for the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and more. Drivers can choose to show information from their iPhone, like maps and media, along with information that comes from the car such as advanced driver assistance systems and tire pressure right in the instrument cluster.
Drivers can also use onscreen controls, physical buttons, or Siri to manage both standard vehicle functions like the car’s radio and climate, as well as advanced, vehicle-specific features and controls like audio system configurations or performance settings, right from CarPlay. CarPlay Ultra also introduces widgets powered by iPhone that perfectly fit the car’s screen or gauge cluster to provide information at a glance.
Custom themes are crafted in close collaboration between Apple and the automaker’s design team, resulting in experiences that feel tailor-made for each vehicle. Drivers can also personalize the colors and wallpapers of themes to match their individual tastes. And just like with CarPlay, rigorous privacy measures built into the iPhone apply to CarPlay Ultra.
CarPlay Ultra: Availability
As mentioned above, CarPlay Ultra is available for new Aston Martin orders in the US and Canada and will expand to include vehicles globally in the next 12 months. It will be available for existing Aston Martin vehicles in the US and Canada in the coming weeks through a software update available at local dealers. CarPlay Ultra works with iPhone 12 or later running iOS 18.5 or later.
Many other automakers around the world are working to bring CarPlay Ultra to drivers, including newly committed brands such as Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
