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apple carplay has become a standard feature in modern cars since it was first launched. nowadays, many vehicles support carplay, not only because it is a convenient driver assistance platform, but also because it has become one of the most important considerations for consumers when buying a new car.

when apple launched carplay in 2014, its goal was to seamlessly integrate iphone functions into the car in a simple and intuitive way, providing drivers with a safer experience. since then, carplay's interface and functions have gradually developed and grown. especially at the 2022 worldwide developers conference (wwdc), apple announced the "next generation" version of carplay, which attracted widespread attention in the industry.

looking back on the development history of carplay, it was first unveiled as part of "ios in the car" and was later renamed carplay. this feature allows drivers to use map navigation, make calls, send and receive messages, and play music without touching their phone. the main interface improvement of carplay since ios 13 is the launch of dashboard mode, which allows users to view multiple application information at the same time, such as maps, music, and calendar.

however, even though carplay has become an important player in automotive technology, its interface design has changed little in the past few years.especially when interacting with the car's own native system, carplay still suffers from many limitations and cannot completely replace the in-car system itself. but the "next generation carplay" apple showed at wwdc 2022 promises to completely change this situation.

brand new design: subverting the traditional car experience

the design of the next generation of carplay is a complete innovation.apple said that this design will bring deeper in-vehicle system integration, allowing carplay to control multiple displays in the car, not only the center console, but also the instrument panel and other auxiliary displays. this means that carplay in the future will no longer be just an application program interface, but a complete vehicle operating system that can almost replace the car's native operating system, providing everything from air conditioning control, fuel or battery status monitoring, to dashboard display content. and other information and functions.

in apple's official demonstration pictures, we can see that the future carplay interface can completely occupy every display in the car, including a huge display like the mercedes-benz eqs that runs through the entire dashboard. the design is highly modular, allowing users to customize various cards and widgets according to their needs. for example, users can choose to display weather information, homekit smart home control, music playback and other functions on the same screen to achieve seamless integration and presentation of information.

deep integration: comprehensive control of software and hardware

in order to achieve control of the entire vehicle system, the next generation of carplay needs to be more deeply integrated with the car's hardware system.apple said that the iphone will deeply interact with the car through the real-time communication system, which will allow carplay to control multiple functions including the climate system, fuel or battery power, in-car entertainment system, dashboard data, and more.in this way, users can adjust the air conditioning, adjust the audio, and even view vehicle information such as speed and temperature directly through the carplay interface.

apple said: "carplay will seamlessly display information such as vehicle speed, fuel or battery power, temperature, etc., and will be deeply integrated with the vehicle, allowing users to control the audio or adjust the air conditioning temperature directly through carplay." this means that drivers there is almost no need to interact with the native car system, all operations can be completed through carplay. this deep integration will greatly improve the consistency and smoothness of the driving experience, allowing users to focus more on road safety during driving without having to be distracted by tedious in-car operations.

personalized design: highly customized instrument layout

with the deep integration of carplay, personalized design has become another important feature. future carplay will allow users to customize the layout and style of the dashboard according to personal preferences. apple said it has carefully designed a variety of dashboard styles from modern to traditional styles, and users can freely choose different instrument layouts. at the same time, users can also customize fonts, font sizes and colors to adapt to different visual needs.

for example, in the new generation of carplay, users can choose a more concise and modern digital instrument panel, or a classic instrument panel style with traditional pointers. in addition, carplay also provides a variety of layout options. users can decide which information is displayed prominently on the dashboard according to their personal needs, such as vehicle speed, navigation, music playback or weather information. this highly flexible customization capability means that future cars are not just driving tools, but also smart terminals that suit personal tastes and usage habits.

support for new carplay car brands

since apple announced the next generation of carplay, multiple automakers have said they will support the platform.in december 2023, apple announced the two first car brands to support next-generation carplay: porsche and aston martin. the two luxury carmakers will launch models supporting the platform in 2024, with aston martin already confirming that its db12 sports car will be one of the first models to feature next-generation carplay.

in addition to porsche and aston martin, other automakers that have announced support for the platform include: land rover, lincoln, audi, volvo, honda, nissan, ford, jaguar, acura, polestar, infiniti and renault. although these car brands have stated that they will support the next generation of carplay, most of them have not disclosed specific models and timetables.

it is worth noting that mercedes-benz, which was initially thought to adopt the next generation of carplay, ultimately did not choose this platform. mercedes-benz ceo ola kllenius made it clear in an interview in april 2023 that mercedes-benz has no plans to adopt the next generation of carplay. this shows that although apple is promoting the widespread application of carplay platform, the final decision-making power still lies in the hands of major automakers.

apple’s automotive ambitions

the launch of the next generation of carplay marks a bigger step for apple in the automotive field. apple has long been considered to have the intention to enter the automobile manufacturing industry, and the previously rumored "apple car" has been the focus of attention in the technology world. through carplay, apple seems to have found a way to deeply participate in the automotive industry without manufacturing cars.

by evolving carplay into a platform that provides nearly complete control over the in-car experience, apple has successfully extended its powerful ecosystem into the car.not only does this allow iphone users to seamlessly connect their devices, it also opens up a whole new market for apple. in the future, as more car manufacturers join, carplay is expected to become one of the standard operating systems in the automotive industry, providing users with a more intelligent and convenient driving experience.

summarize

from the original ios in the car to today’s next-generation carplay, apple’s exploration and innovation in the field of in-car systems continues to advance. with the launch of the new generation of carplay, drivers will usher in a more personalized and intelligent car experience. from deep integration of automotive hardware systems to highly flexible interface customization, carplay not only improves driving convenience, but also brings new changes to the automotive industry.

however, whether carplay can truly become mainstream in the automotive industry in the future depends on the widespread support of major automakers and actual feedback from users. regardless, apple has demonstrated its strong ambitions in the automotive field and has brought more possibilities to users through carplay. in the near future, as more and more cars are equipped with next-generation carplay, we may witness a digital revolution in the automotive industry.