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Apple CarPlay Ultra looks dead on arrival as another automotive giant distances itself – here's what needs to change

Chiefly, the ability to adjust important car settings or enjoy some DAB or satellite radio without leaving the CarPlay ...

Cadillac Is Bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Its EVs, Just Not in America

Back in December of 2023, General Motors announced its plans to move away from the popular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ...

Apple Was Quietly Hiding The Best CarPlay Feature In Plain Sight

Apple has yet to officially announce it, but it looks like video playback is coming to CarPlay when iOS 26 rolls out this ...

Google Maps vs. Waze vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best for driving in 2025?

The most popular navigation apps help millions of drivers reach their destinations daily. How do Google Maps, Apple Maps and ...

BMW Confirms It Has No Plans to Offer CarPlay Ultra

BMW has confirmed it will not support Apple's next-generation CarPlay Ultra platform in any of its upcoming vehicles. This is ...

Apple quietly adding video playback to CarPlay in iOS 26

Apple is adding video playback to CarPlay in iOS 26, confirming the feature on its developer site instead of highlighting it ...

Everything we learned from a week with Apple CarPlay Ultra

Ultra extends beyond the strictly “phone” functions of traditional CarPlay to now encompass more robust vehicular integration ...

I Tested Apple's New CarPlay Ultra For A Week, And It's Not What I Expected

Apple's CarPlay Ultra digs deep into your car's systems, so what better excuse to borrow an Aston Martin and dig deep into ...

iOS 26 CarPlay Public Beta Is Here – Top New Features & Changes You Need to Know

Explore iOS 26 CarPlay Beta updates, including widgets, Apple Maps, music features, and more for a smarter, safer driving ...

'Yolo': Woman Programs a Custom, Bee Gees-Inspired Apple CarPlay Startup Sound. That’s Just the Start

All over social media, Apple CarPlay users are programming creative, custom startup sounds for their cars. Here's how to do it yourself.

Social media has found a fun car new hack. Here’s how to set your CarPlay startup sound

Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app. This app comes pre-installed on iPhones, so you should already have it. If not, download it from the App Store. Step 2: Start a new CarPlay automation. Tap the ...