Latest CarPlay News

Jeep & Porsche reveal new vehicles equipped for Apple's CarPlay

Two major automakers, Jeep and Porsche, this week announced early details on new vehicles supporting Apple's CarPlay — the latter company offering the platform on an unusually large 12.3-inch touchscreen.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 19

Harman debuts first wireless Apple CarPlay integration, launches with BMW 5 Series sedan

Audio vendor Harman has unveiled a new wireless CarPlay solution for car manufacturers, with the technology first hitting the market as manufacturer-installed gear in the BMW 5 Series Sedan.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 13

2018 Ford Expedition features Apple CarPlay, wi-fi hotspot, wireless mobile charging

Despite working on its own SmartDeviceLink, Ford continues to offer Apple's CarPlay in its new vehicles, with the 2018 Expedition including the technology alongside a wi-fi hotspot.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Subaru adds Apple CarPlay support to upcoming 2018 Legacy

Ahead of next week's Chicago Auto Show, Subaru on Thursday announced the 2018 Legacy, just its second vehicle to support Apple's CarPlay platform, which brings Siri and iOS apps to dash interfaces.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Class-action suit demands Apple add lock-out system to iPhone to prevent texting while driving

A new class action lawsuit filed in California seeks to force Apple into adding features to the iPhone that will help prevent drivers from texting while behind the wheel, while also alleging Apple is putting profit before consumer safety.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 83

Is Apple getting Siri-ous in the face of Amazon's Alexa Echo?

There's a new gold rush in tech, related to voice assistance and a voice-first interface for everything we do at home, in the car and while out and about. What happens if the world's best positioned, most profitable tech company fails to capitalize on it?

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 154

Hands-on: Apple CarPlay goes wireless over Wi-Fi with Alpine's iLX-107 receiver

Alpine's CarPlay integration in its upcoming iLX-107 receiver uses Wi-Fi direct, rather than Bluetooth, allowing for a higher quality experience with negligible effect on battery life.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 21

Hands-on: Alpine's splash-proof Apple CarPlay unit targets Jeep Wrangler owners

Perhaps the most unique take on CarPlay we saw at this year's Consumer Electronics Show came from Alpine, which has added Apple's automotive interface to its ruggedized infotainment systems for Jeep Wrangler owners.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

Alpine announces iLX-107 in-dash receiver with wireless Apple CarPlay

Drivers will be able to ditch their Lightning cable and still use Apple's CarPlay with the new Alpine iLX-107 in-car infotainment system, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen and built-in AM/FM receiver.

Sam Oliver 9 years ago 13

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