Porsche Taycan gets Apple Maps EV routing with CarPlay update

Owners of the Porsche Taycan can now get routes in CarPlay via Apple Maps based on their vehicle's charge level.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 4

Why Tesla can get by without CarPlay but other car makers can't

General Motors plans to ditch CarPlay and do its own new infotainment, but if the company thinks it can do what Tesla does, it's wildly mistaken.

Tyler Hayes 3 years ago 90

Ford will stick with CarPlay as GM exits for Google tech

As General Motors plans to phase out CarPlay for its infotainment system, Ford won't so it doesn't risk losing Apple customers.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 37

GM ditching CarPlay & Android Auto for Google-built infotainment system

General Motors plans to gradually replace CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles, in favor of an in-house infotainment system developed with Google, leaning on subscription services.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 152

Wireless Apple CarPlay now available in Lucid Air

The Lucid Air electric vehicle has been updated with support for wireless Apple CarPlay.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 1

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Uconnect 5 review: Finally wireless CarPlay

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee uses the new Uconnect 5 operating system for its in-car display. Here's how it works with wireless Apple CarPlay.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 0

The best apps for Apple CarPlay

Ahead of the Apple CarPlay overhaul later this year, we wanted to highlight a few of our favorite apps for Apple's in-car system.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 21

Wired CarPlay vs. wireless - the pros and cons

Apple offers a wired and wireless version of Apple CarPlay, and while each version offers a near-identical experience from your iPhone, there are pros and cons to each. Here are the pros and cons of both.

Nathaniel Pangaro 3 years ago 24

Uber plans CarPlay app for its drivers

Ride-hailing firm Uber has told drivers that it will be releasing an updated app that will work with Apple's CarPlay, letting them see bookings and navigation on a bigger screen.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Porsche brings CarPlay to older models with new upgrades

Porsche has refreshed its communication management system, which brings CarPlay to its Boxster, Cayman, and Cayenne lines of cars.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple has two big CarPlay problems

Apple's CarPlay has relatively quickly become a must-have feature for any iPhone user getting a new vehicle, but the technology has some issues that need addressing.

Andrew O'Hara 3 years ago 72

How to use an iPad or iPhone in your car, instead of CarPlay

If your car doesn't support CarPlay, you can't find the CarPlay receiver you want, or what you have doesn't support it very well, you can create a reasonable facsimile on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

CarPlay's forthcoming fuel app will let drivers buy gas from the car

Initially believed to be a guide for drivers to gas stations, future CarPlay apps will be able to pay for fuel right from the dash — and they may arrive as soon as the launch of iOS 16.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Electric vehicle maker Polestar beats Tesla to Apple CarPlay

An over-the-air update to the Polestar 2 is upgrading the in-car infotainment system with full CarPlay compatibility.

Darryl Boxberger 3 years ago 26

Apple job post indicates plan to bring new CarPlay experience to China

After showing off its future intentions for CarPlay at WWDC 2022, Apple is hiring an engineer in China who could help local car producers adopt the new in-car experience.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

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