iOS 17 CarPlay- The Next Generation of CarPlay
Like every year, when Apple announces the WWDC date, almost all car enthusiasts are waiting to see what’s new on iOS 17 CarPlay. With the iOS 16 release, Apple showed their latest version of Apple CarPlay at the WWDC in June 2022. It consisted of deeper integration with vehicle functions like controlling the radio and climate, seeing vehicle data and personalizing their display view with different designs, themes and widgets. They have introduced this as the next generation of CarPlay.
As the features have not been released yet we hope that with iOS 17 CarPlay we will be able to see those announced iOS 16 CarPlay features. It will only support limited brands of vehicles that will manufacture cars from late 2023.
As the CarPlay users are so excited about the new release, let’s see what the rumors and user expectations of iOS 17 CarPlay are.
iOS 17 CarPlay Features
iOS 17 expects all the features that were introduced with iOS 16 CarPlay. The features seem so cool and new and will be a great experience for Apple CarPlay users.
As Apple is expecting to release them later in 2023 with the brand-new cars, those agreed 14 car brands will only get the following features at first. It seems like the rest of the car users will not be able to experience the features. Let’s see what they have to give us with iOS 17 CarPlay.
01.CarPlay on multiple displays around you
With iOS 17, CarPlay will be able to appear across all of the displays in a vehicle providing the experience across the infotainment system, instrument cluster and also the additional screens on the dashboard. This will make everyone in the car use the CarPlay easily with the other displays.
Apple also says that they will tailor CarPlay to each new vehicle model to adapt the unique shapes and layouts. Therefore, each of the vehicle models will have cool and unique versions of the layouts of the CarPlay. You will have various experiences according to your car models.
02. Instrument cluster integration with your favourite layouts
The new version of CarPlay will allow integration with a vehicle’s instrument cluster. The speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge will be available in the CarPlay with several gauge cluster designs and layouts to choose from. There will also be brand-specific options included. You can see the speed and fuel amount kind of information graphically on CarPlay.
03. Climate controls on your screen
With the new CarPlay version, you will be able to easily access your vehicle’s climate controls. It will allow you to adjust the temperature of the A/C or heat, fan speed, heated seats, heating steering wheel and other options.
04. Widgets will be the game changer
This will be the key part of the new version of CarPlay. Widgets will offer glance information such as trip duration, fuel economy, how far you travelled, your added calendar events, weather, phone calls, HomeKit-enabled garage door status and more. This will let you know your most wanted calculations while you are driving. It will be very useful and easy when you drive alone. You will get all the calculations, and information by yourself, just by looking at your CarPlay screen. These options also can be customized.
05. New FM radio app for your CarPlay
The new CarPlay will include a new radio app, which allows you to easily control the FM radio in your vehicle. You will be able to easily change the stations while you are driving.
List of Cars That Will Have the Next-Generation CarPlay
According to Apple, only these car models will get the next-generation CarPlay features. People who are currently obsessed with other vehicle brands will not be happy about this news as their vehicles will not be eligible to experience these most stunning features. However, those who love the following cars will get the best advantage of CarPlay with the iOS 17 new update.
- Acura
- Audi
- Ford
- Honda
- Infiniti
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- Lincoln
- Mercedes-Benz
- Nissan
- Polestar (New addition)
- Porsche
- Renault
- Volvo
Introducing New Apps With iOS 17 CarPlay
With iOS 17 update fueling and driving task apps will be added to the CarPlay. This will be more exciting as we already told you about the new look of the instrument cluster of Apple CarPlay.
You can easily use road information, toll support, towing help, and more with CarPlay. It will be very useful to have this information around you while driving.
Other than that, you don’t need to worry about using the limited apps of CarPlay. Because you can add any app to your CarPlay using the WheelPal app.
With these stunning features, it will be easy and advanced to use CarPlay. But it seems like some of the users are not satisfied with the car models that these features are going to be compatible with. What users expect is adding them to almost all the car models that are widely used now. Eventually, we will be able to see the new updates of the next generation of CarPlay.
Summary
With iOS 16 CarPlay, Apple introduced many cool features that will be helpful for the drivers and the passengers in the car. But they will not be seen until late 2023 as these features are going to be released with the brand-new cars manufactured in 2023. Therefore, we hope these features will be added to iOS 17 CarPlay this year. However, only 14 brands of cars will be eligible to use these features and they will release later in 2023.
FAQ related to iOS 17 CarPlay
Which car brands will get the iOS 17 CarPlay?
According to Apple, only the following 14 car models will get the next-generation CarPlay features on iOS 17 CarPlay.
- Acura
- Audi
- Ford
- Honda
- Infiniti
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- Lincoln
- Mercedes-Benz
- Nissan
- Polestar (New addition)
- Porsche
- Renault
- Volvo
When will iOS 17 CarPlay features going to be released?
According to Apple, only pre-announced 14 brands of cars will have iOS 17 CarPlay which will be manufactured in late 2023. Therefore, those brands of cars that will manufacture after 2023 will get the iOS 17 CarPlay features.
What new apps will be added to iOS 17 CarPlay?
With iOS 17 update fueling and driving task apps will be added to the CarPlay. The speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge will be available in the CarPlay with several gauge cluster designs and layouts to choose from. There will also be brand-specific options included. You can see the speed and fuel amount kind of information graphically on CarPlay while you are driving.
If you are still not satisfied with the Apple CarPlay features, don't worry!
With the WheelPal app now you can get any app you want in CarPlay.