Published on: 2025-04-19 11:05:34
For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience… Customize your CarPlay apps and Home Screen A lot of your favorite apps are probably available on CarPlay, but t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-22 05:48:27
Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problems… iOS 18.4.1 and CarPlay As a recap, iPhone users reported various CarPlay problems after updating to iOS 18.4. Some users had issues with wireless connectivity, the Music app, second screen integration, and more. The problems spanned multiple carmakers, includi
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-23 10:16:53
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple has rolled out its latest iPhone update, iOS 18.4.1. Though minor, you'll want to install the update as it patches a CarPlay glitch and several dangerous security flaws. Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you) After the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, many iPhone and CarPlay users started complaining of random connection problems and other hiccups. Some people reported that CarPlay would disconnect and reconnect, while others reveal
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-24 07:48:27
Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problems… iOS 18.4.1 and CarPlay As a recap, iPhone users reported various CarPlay problems after updating to iOS 18.4. Some users had issues with wireless connectivity, the Music app, second screen integration, and more. The problems spanned multiple carmakers, includi
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-01 02:32:30
CarPlay is used and loved by millions of iPhone owners. And while the wait for CarPlay 2 keeps getting longer, iOS 18.4 and other recent updates hint at a promising CarPlay trend. CarPlay 1.0 is slowly getting better, with iOS 18.4 bringing the latest upgrades For an iOS feature that’s used by so many iPhone owners, CarPlay’s update cadence in the last few years has been lacking. After Apple announced its “next generation of CarPlay” back in 2022 alongside iOS 16, the company seemed to invest
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-14 03:05:17
Apple released iOS 18.4 for iPhone users on with Priority Notifications, new emoji, several changes to CarPlay, and more. According to a growing number of users, however, the iOS 18.4 update has rendered CarPlay unusable in their cars. In a thread on Reddit and elsewhere, iPhone users say they are experiencing a wide range of bugs with CarPlay since updating to iOS 18.4 this week. Multiple users say “Now Playing” information from CarPlay no longer shows up on their car’s gear cluster display.
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-17 11:26:07
Rivian is one of several CarPlay holdouts, opting instead to build its own infotainment system focused on deep integration with the R1S and R1T hardware. A new aftermarket accessory hitting the market this month, however, claims that it will add CarPlay and a wide suite of other apps to Rivian with a do-it-yourself installation process that takes just 25 minutes. As spotted by Chris Hilbert on social media, the “EV Play” is an Android-based device that promises to add wireless and wired CarPlay
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-19 22:20:28
So I recently ordered one of the many wireless Carplay dongles from Aliexpress that work via USB in your car connecting your iPhone to the car's Carplay via Bluetooth (and/or Wifi) to the USB dongle. The instruction manual mentioned a firmware upgrade which had an interesting way of connecting to the internet. So when the dongle is connected to a power source you can connect to it via Wifi and an IP address in your browser. Now in the dongle's web UI, there is a button to upgrade your firmware.
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-28 07:15:25
Even as CarPlay 2 work keeps chugging along, Apple has been slowly adding new features to the existing CarPlay too. Last fall CarPlay got some Apple Intelligence enhancements, and recently Ford EV owners gained NACS routing. When iOS 18.4 arrives, there are three more new CarPlay features coming with it. #1: Third row of app icons One of the complicated things about CarPlay is that it needs to adapt to a wide range of vehicle infotainment systems. Fortunately, iOS 18.4 brings a nice enhanceme
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-01 06:33:34
iOS 18.4 is coming soon, as the company released the RC (Release Candidate) build to developers and beta testers on Monday. In addition to the features we already know about, such as Priority Notifications and the expansion of Visual Intelligence, the update also comes with a new API for sports apps in CarPlay. Sports apps can now take advantage of new CarPlay API Apple didn’t make a big announcement about the new API. Instead, it was quietly revealed on a new documentation page on the Apple D
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-04 14:53:04
Almost exactly two years ago, GM announced its controversial decision to drop CarPlay support from its EVs. Shortly thereafter, the automaker began rolling out its “Ultifi” infotainment software, which was so buggy it left one reviewer stranded in rural Virginia. Now, GM is cracking down on the only CarPlay retrofit that was available for its EVs. GM CarPlay retrofit killed Aftermarket accessory maker White Automotive developed a retrofit solution that let GM EV drivers add both CarPlay and A
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-30 19:49:32
Drivers love Apple CarPlay because it enables safe interaction with iPhone apps through the car’s built-in screen. It turns out police in Australia are benefiting from CarPlay for a whole other safety purpose. Law enforcement vehicles in Western Australia are using CarPlay to help identify vehicles of interest without the need for specialized equipment inside the car. Here’s how it works: Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) is conducting faster and better-informed investigations a
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-11 10:40:00
If you're using an older car, CNET's experts recommend upgrading your car stereo with one of the best Apple CarPlay head units to take full advantage of wireless streaming and modern tech. If you haven’t recently upgraded your vehicle, this is a simple and effective way to unlock seamless media control. Apple CarPlay offers more than just music -- it gives you easy access to navigation, calls, and texts through voice commands. And the best part? You don’t need a brand-new car to enjoy it. Since
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-15 05:40:19
A frustrating bug in Google Maps for CarPlay has left users without the typical route preview before starting turn-by-turn navigation – thankfully, it’s been fixed. If you’re a Google Maps user on Apple CarPlay, you may have noticed lately that turn-by-turn navigation no longer shows a preview of the route before you go on your way. Usually, Maps will zoom out to show a preview of your full route before navigation actually begins, offering a quick glance at where you’ll be headed, as well as tr
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-13 22:42:04
Apple released iOS 18.4 beta on Friday, with a number of unique new features. Some of the new features include Priority Notifications with Apple Intelligence, a new Food section in the Apple News app, and more. However, there was another smaller change that went under the radar, one that has to do with CarPlay – particularly on larger displays. Spotted by Jace on Threads, CarPlay in iOS 18.4 can now include a third row of app icons – up from two. This means that CarPlay will now better take adv
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