All articles tagged with #apple carplay
Porsche has released a new generation of its Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) system, bringing wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to over 300,000 vehicles from 2009 to 2016. The upgrade features a 7-inch touchscreen that integrates with existing steering wheel controls and instrument clusters, preserving the original interior aesthetic while adding modern connectivity, navigation, and audio features.
Porsche has expanded its Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) retrofit program to cover 911, Boxster, and Cayman models from 2009 to 2016. The new double-DIN units feature a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 4G connectivity. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing steering wheel controls and instrument clusters, the system aims to modernize older vehicles without altering their interior aesthetics. Available at Porsche Centers, the upgrade includes over-the-air map updates and satellite navigation, though pricing has not yet been disclosed.
iOS 27 introduces significant upgrades to Apple CarPlay, including a revamped Siri AI, native video app support, and new design elements. Users can also optimize their experience through layout customization, audio tweaks, and connectivity adjustments.
To maximize audio quality on Apple CarPlay, users should switch to a wired USB connection to bypass Bluetooth compression and enable lossless streaming. This requires selecting high-resolution settings within specific music apps like Apple Music, Tidal, or Spotify, while adjusting the vehicle's equalizer to suit personal preferences.
Major automakers are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to regain control over in-vehicle software and data. This shift aims to capture a lucrative $625 billion location-based advertising market by eliminating third-party restrictions on ad placement and revenue sharing.
General Motors has unveiled a new user interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra that reintegrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via a split-screen layout. While the update confirms phone projection for gas and diesel trucks, GM has not confirmed whether this feature will extend to its electric vehicle lineup, which previously dropped these services in favor of native software.
General Motors has officially abandoned its previous stance against third-party phone projection, integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into a new split-screen interface for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. The update, which debuts later this year, features a high-contrast design, a new passenger display, and a revamped Super Cruise visualization, marking a significant shift in GM's digital strategy.
General Motors is launching a redesigned in-vehicle software system for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, featuring a split-screen layout that allows native features and phone projection to coexist. The update aims to reduce driver cognitive load by simplifying controls and improving the Super Cruise driver-assist display.
General Motors is retaining Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, reversing its previous policy of removing these features from electric vehicles. This move follows customer feedback indicating that the absence of phone mirroring was a deal-breaker for luxury EV buyers. While GM continues to phase out CarPlay in other models like the Chevrolet Blazer EV in favor of its own Android Automotive-based system, the Lyriq exception highlights the tension between manufacturer control and consumer demand for consistent interfaces. Apple’s CarPlay Ultra offers a deeper integration alternative, but adoption remains limited to Aston Martin, with Hyundai and Kia only hinting at future support. The shift underscores that while automakers seek data control and native integration, driver preference for familiar smartphone ecosystems remains a critical sales factor.
A Jalopnik writer retrofit a 2006 Toyota 4Runner with an Apple CarPlay head unit via Crutchfield, involving mounting bracket tweaks and a wiring harness; the project costs about $250, restores Spotify and navigation, and demonstrates upgrading older cars with modern infotainment is affordable and doable.
The iOS 26.4 beta adds a built-in Apple TV app and video streaming to CarPlay (watchable only when the car is parked via AirPlay), and introduces third‑party AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) as in‑car apps that cannot control vehicle functions; a public rollout is not confirmed, with a spring window hinted.
Apple CarPlay can be used without cell service, as it primarily relies on the iPhone's connection for features, but some functionalities may be limited without internet access.
The article highlights five underrated Apple CarPlay apps—Waze, Simple Radio, GasBuddy, SpotHero, and Weather on the Way—that can significantly enhance driving experiences by improving navigation, entertainment, cost savings, parking, and weather awareness.,
A free app called Car Play Connect Sync Autolink allows users to mimic Apple CarPlay in any vehicle, including older models without built-in CarPlay, by transforming the iPhone into a CarPlay-like infotainment system with a user-friendly layout and key features, though it requires the phone to be propped up for use.
A new free app allows users to mimic Apple CarPlay in any vehicle, enhancing in-car connectivity and entertainment options.