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Miami Herald
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Aston Martin Finally Unveils This Apple Feature
Aston Martin is the world's first automaker to integrate Apple CarPlay Ultra. The new version of the popular software better integrates iPhone-compatible software into Aston Martin's automobile operating system, meaning CarPlay will now be a part of both the infotainment touchscreen and the digital instrument cluster. CarPlay Ultra works with iPhone 12s or newer running iOS 18.5 or later. The new Aston Martin DBX, Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish will get the software starting today, while existing 2025 model-year Aston Martins and the 2024 Aston Martin DB12 can access it in the coming weeks through the automaker's dealer network. "Aston Martin is delighted to have collaborated with Apple and to be the first to launch CarPlay Ultra," said Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin's CEO. "The integration of CarPlay Ultra is a clear example of the dedication to collaborate with the best companies in the world to bring unique experiences and in-vehicle capabilities to our customers." Aston Martin's 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen or digital instrument cluster will now display maps, music album covers, or lane information. More than that, Apple says that standard vehicle functions like the car's audio system, climate controls, advanced vehicle-specific features, and performance settings can be changed from within CarPlay and are displayed along with the speedometer, tachometer, and tire pressure. Drivers can use Siri or the car's physical buttons, which are retained for transmission, drive mode selection, and climate, to control these functions. There are also override switches for the chassis, ESP, exhaust, Lane Assist, and Park Distance Control. Apple CarPlay Ultra features the familiar infotainment screen and Apple CarPlay home page, but swiping to the right brings up a new widgets page that features time and weather, as well as any other iPhone widgets that users want to add. Functions are not mirrored from the iPhone, but are carried out locally, integrating Aston Marin's native user interface. That means you never have to leave CarPlay to activate non-CarPlay functions. "With CarPlay Ultra, together with automakers, we are reimagining the in-car experience, making it even more unified and consistent," said Bob Borchers, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "This next generation of CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use their iPhone in the car, while deeply integrating with the car's systems." Aston Martin is merely the first automaker to get the new Apple software. CarPlay Ultra will also be coming to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, although the software's design will be customized to the unique look and feel of each automaker. "This is just the beginning, with more automakers on the way," Borchers said. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra With New Ways for Drivers to Customize
Apple has chosen Aston Martin for the launch of launch of CarPlay Ultra, a more integrated version of its iPhone-compatible automobile operating system. New Aston Martins will include the system and existing cars will get it in a few weeks. The world's biggest tech company says it's partnered with other automakers to include versions of CarPlay Ultra tuned to their systems and vehicle models, including Kia, Hyundai and Genesis. Apple is calling CarPlay Ultra its next-generation in-car experience. "It provides information for all of the driver's screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker's look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience," Apple said in a blog post Thursday. It's been a long road from Apple's initial preview of "next-generation CarPlay" in 2022 to Thursday's announcement of an automaker finally going forward with the Apple infotainment vision, according to CNET car expert Antuan Goodwin. "I've spoken with many automakers that -- while excited to give drivers the choice to use Apple CarPlay (or Android Auto) for navigation, media playback and communications -- have been hesitant to give over their entire dashboard experience to a third-party partner," Goodwin said. "Automakers and their designers tend to see the dashboard and technology as one of the best ways to differentiate their cars from their competitors." In its blog post, Apple showed off multiple themes for Aston Martin instrument panels that can display maps, music album covers or lane information alongside the speedometer and tachometer. The main infotainment screen shows AC and seat temperature controls in addition to the familiar apps available on current CarPlay systems. If touchscreen controls don't appeal, don't worry -- drivers can still use physical buttons or even Siri voice controls for the same functions. Goodwin notes that Aston Martin makes sense for the first implementation of CarPlay Ultra. It's a smaller automaker that's not a part of a major car corporation, so it already depends on licensed technology for the infotainment in its cars -- previously from Mercedes-Benz. Apple is using CarPlay Ultra to introduce widgets to its auto system that can provide gauge-cluster information. There are also more ways to change the look of the interface than before. "Custom themes are crafted in close collaboration between Apple and the automaker's design team, resulting in experiences that feel tailor-made for each vehicle," Apple said. "Drivers can also personalize the colors and wallpapers of themes to match their individual tastes." CarPlay Ultra is compatible with the iPhone 12 and newer phones running iOS 18.5 or later.
CNET
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra With New Ways for Drivers to Customize
Apple has chosen Aston Martin for the launch of CarPlay Ultra, a more integrated version of its iPhone-compatible automobile operating system. New Aston Martins will include the system and existing cars will get it in a few weeks. The world's biggest tech company says it's partnered with other automakers to include versions of CarPlay Ultra tuned to their systems and vehicle models, including Kia, Hyundai and Genesis. Apple is calling CarPlay Ultra its next-generation in-car experience. "[It] provides information for all of the driver's screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker's look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience," according to the company. In a blog post Thursday, Apple showed off multiple themes for Aston Martin instrument panels that can display maps, music album covers or lane information alongside the speedometer and tachometer. The main infotainment screen shows AC and seat temperature controls in addition to the familiar apps available on current CarPlay systems. If touchscreen controls don't appeal, don't worry -- drivers can still use physical buttons or even Siri voice controls for the same functions. Apple's CarPlay Ultra will give drivers more control than before. Apple Apple is using CarPlay Ultra to introduce widgets to its auto system that can provide gauge-cluster information. There are also more ways to change the look of the interface than before. "Custom themes are crafted in close collaboration between Apple and the automaker's design team, resulting in experiences that feel tailor-made for each vehicle," Apple said. "Drivers can also personalize the colors and wallpapers of themes to match their individual tastes." CarPlay Ultra is compatible with the iPhone 12 and newer phones running iOS 18.5 or later.
CNET
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra With New Ways for You to Customize
Apple has chosen Aston Martin for the launch of CarPlay Ultra, a more integrated version of its iPhone-compatible automobile operating system. New Aston Martins will include the system and existing cars will get it in a few weeks. The world's biggest tech company says it's partnered with other automakers to include versions of CarPlay Ultra tuned to their systems and vehicle models, including Kia, Hyundai and Genesis. Apple is calling CarPlay Ultra its next-generation in-car experience. "[It] provides information for all of the driver's screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker's look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience," according to the company. In a blog post Thursday, Apple showed off multiple themes for Aston Martin instrument panels that can display maps, music album covers or lane information alongside the speedometer and tachometer. The main infotainment screen shows AC and seat temperature controls in addition to the familiar apps available on current CarPlay systems. If touchscreen controls don't appeal, don't worry -- drivers can still use physical buttons or even Siri voice controls for the same functions. Apple's CarPlay Ultra will give drivers more control than before. Apple Apple is using CarPlay Ultra to introduce widgets to its auto system that can provide gauge-cluster information. There are also more ways to change the look of the interface than before. "Custom themes are crafted in close collaboration between Apple and the automaker's design team, resulting in experiences that feel tailor-made for each vehicle," Apple said. "Drivers can also personalize the colors and wallpapers of themes to match their individual tastes." CarPlay Ultra is compatible with the iPhone 12 and newer phones running iOS 18.5 or later.
