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A must-have CarPlay accessory for me includes a very specific charging cable. For new iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 users, it’s ...

Apple has promised that the first CarPlay 2 vehicles will launch in 2024 With just a couple of weeks to go, that deadline might be missed CarPlay 2 is a major overhaul, but we’ve only seen ...

people mostly want a simple way to control their stereo and follow navigation behind the wheel, and Apple gave them that. It also helped CarPlay’s user interface was an extension of the iPhone ...

Restart the car’s stereo unit. Re-plug your phone via USB and check to see if CarPlay works. Not every USB cable can be used for Apple CarPlay, and it is important to understand that there are ...

If your car doesn't support wireless CarPlay, you may be able to buy a specialized adapter. Back in 2014, Apple CarPlay launched as a niche feature -- the first vehicle to support it was the rare ...

Apple's iOS 18 dropped on Monday, bringing new features to both iPhones and Apple CarPlay. CarPlay will soon feature updates to Siri that are coming to new iPhones, like Apple Intelligence.

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have been at the forefront of this technological advancement, helping usher in a new era of ...

Apple’s next generation of CarPlay keeps showing signs of life. Not long ago, we saw new CarPlay icons debut in a recent iOS 18.2 beta, and now some fresh next-gen CarPlay assets have turned up ...

General Motors (GM) is standing firm on its decision to ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, even as demand for these popular smartphone integrations remains strong. GM announced in March 2023 ...