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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here's what's new
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Apple's iOS 18.4 rolled out to the public earlier this month, adding a slew of new features like new languages for Siri, a new recipe section on Apple News, and an Ambient Music option. The update also brings three new enhancements for Apple CarPlay to streamline your driving experience. While not a huge overhaul, it includes some handy UI tweaks and new options that offer more information at a glance, which means less time fanagling a screen and more time focusing on the road. Read on for some of the biggest CarPlay updates added with iOS 18.4 As spotted by 9to5Mac, iOS 18.4 added an extra row of icons for certain types of cars. Depending on the size of your car's infotainment display, CarPlay now shows a third row of app icons where it only supported two before. That's handy for vehicles with especially large displays, giving you access to even more apps on a single screen. It's nice to see Apple not letting that extra real estate go to waste, or worse, blowing up the app icons into giant, clunky blobs. Screens and driving just don't go together, especially when you're having to hassle with flipping through menus. This setup makes it easier to see what you need at a glance, so you're less likely to take your eyes off the road. It seems limited to certain cars for now (my colleague Tom Pritchard's 8-inch infotainment display had the same two rows of CarPlay icons as always), but Apple could roll out support for more models in the future. iOS 18.4 also makes it easier to stay on top of the big game from the road. CarPlay now features integration with apps that show sports scores, letting you see how your favorite team's doing at a glance. CarPlay is limited to letting you check scores for now, but that could soon change. As 9to5Mac reported last month, Apple released an API to sports app developers, so third-party sports apps or integration with the Apple Sports app could be on the horizon. Finally, iOS 18.4 made it easier for users across the pond to tailor their CarPlay experience to their navigation app of choice. Instead of having to stick with Apple Maps, EU users can now set alternatives like Google Maps as their default. It's a small but substantial upgrade that means you can just say, 'Hey Siri, take me to X,' and CarPlay will automatically use whatever navigation app you prefer to get you there. Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here's what's new I test EVs for a living — here's why not having CarPlay or Android Auto isn't a big deal iPhone Fold just tipped for Face ID — but there's a weird catch
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here's what's new
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Apple's iOS 18.4 rolled out to the public earlier this month, adding a slew of new features like new languages for Siri, a new recipe section on Apple News, and an Ambient Music option. The update also brings three new enhancements for Apple CarPlay to streamline your driving experience. While not a huge overhaul, it includes some handy UI tweaks and new options that offer more information at a glance, which means less time fanagling a screen and more time focusing on the road. Read on for some of the biggest CarPlay updates added with iOS 18.4 As spotted by 9to5Mac, iOS 18.4 added an extra row of icons for certain types of cars. Depending on the size of your car's infotainment display, CarPlay now shows a third row of app icons where it only supported two before. That's handy for vehicles with especially large displays, giving you access to even more apps on a single screen. It's nice to see Apple not letting that extra real estate go to waste, or worse, blowing up the app icons into giant, clunky blobs. Screens and driving just don't go together, especially when you're having to hassle with flipping through menus. This setup makes it easier to see what you need at a glance, so you're less likely to take your eyes off the road. It seems limited to certain cars for now (my colleague Tom Pritchard's 8-inch infotainment display had the same two rows of CarPlay icons as always), but Apple could roll out support for more models in the future. iOS 18.4 also makes it easier to stay on top of the big game from the road. CarPlay now features integration with apps that show sports scores, letting you see how your favorite team's doing at a glance. CarPlay is limited to letting you check scores for now, but that could soon change. As 9to5Mac reported last month, Apple released an API to sports app developers, so third-party sports apps or integration with the Apple Sports app could be on the horizon. Finally, iOS 18.4 made it easier for users across the pond to tailor their CarPlay experience to their navigation app of choice. Instead of having to stick with Apple Maps, EU users can now set alternatives like Google Maps as their default. It's a small but substantial upgrade that means you can just say, 'Hey Siri, take me to X,' and CarPlay will automatically use whatever navigation app you prefer to get you there. Apple CarPlay just got 3 upgrades with iOS 18.4 — here's what's new I test EVs for a living — here's why not having CarPlay or Android Auto isn't a big deal iPhone Fold just tipped for Face ID — but there's a weird catch
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple Sports App Adds Formula 1 Support Ahead of Australian Grand Prix
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Apple devices now offer Formula 1 support through the updated Apple Sports app. Users with version 2.6 can now access info such as live leaderboards and lap times. Apple continues to show interest in F1, and its production company has a . On the heels of adding NASCAR support ahead of the opening race at Daytona last month, Apple has now added Formula 1 coverage to version 2.6 of its native Apple Sports app. The new F1 support means Apple users in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada can keep up with the Formula 1 season, both inside the Apple Sports app and through Live Activity widgets. The changelog for Apple's March 11 Apple Sports update says F1 fans will get access to info such as live leaderboards and lap times. Although Apple hasn't shown off exactly what the Live Activities for the F1 races will look like, if the NASCAR implementation is anything to go by, Live Activities will showcase portraits of drivers in first, second, and third position with live interval delta data highlighted between each of the three spots. Lap count and flag information was also visible throughout the race, making it easy to keep tabs on race progress directly from your lockscreen or homescreen. As noted by MacRumors, Apple continues to show interest in F1. In addition to Apple CEO Tim Cook waving the checkered flag at the 2022 United States Grand Prix, the company has also filmed an Apple Original Film starring Brad Pitt. Multiple races throughout the 2024 season served as backdrops for the upcoming film. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, director of Top Gun: Maverick, the film will follow the fictional story of the 'APXGP' Formula 1 team as Pitt and his co-star Damson Idris battle it out on-track. While we'll have to wait until June 27, 2025, for the premiere of the new Formula 1 film, you can test out the latest F1 support in Apple Sports this weekend, where the 2025 season will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Victoria. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Apple Sports App adds NASCAR coverage ahead of 2025 season
—As the Daytona 500 approaches this weekend, Apple has added NASCAR coverage to the Apple Sports app that launched last year. Since launching in February 2024, the Apple Sports app has gradually added coverage for various sports leagues. However, it started to gain traction last fall when the college football season began. This free app allows iPhone users to follow their favorite teams, leagues, and tournaments, providing real-time scores, statistics, schedules, and news. It also features 'Live Activities,' enabling users to view live scores and updates directly on their iPhone Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and Apple Watch. The Apple Sports app is designed to be fast and user-friendly. Its simple interface makes it easy to find the information you need. Users can customize the app to follow only the teams and leagues that interest them. Release notes for the Apple Sports app version 2.5 say: Start your engines! NASCAR is now on Apple Sports. Get live race coverage and leaderboard updates, starting with the Daytona 500. Spring Training is here. Follow your favorite teams as they get ready for the MLB season. The Apple Sports app offers coverage beyond just U.S. sports leagues. It includes a variety of international competitions such as the Bundesliga, Champions League, Conference League, EFL Championship, Europa League, FA Cup, FBS and FCS NCAA College Football, LaLiga, League Cup, LIGA MX, Ligue 1, Men's College Basketball, MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL, Premier League, Serie A, WNBA, and Women's College Basketball. You can download the Apple Sports app on the App Store on your iPhone 16 and other supported phones.
