Apple CarPlay to get brand-distinct design details; Porsche & Aston Martin first to get the update

RahulNagaraj · 27th December 2023, 17:13

Apple will soon be bringing a major update to its CarPlay connected tech. As per reports, the US tech giant is said to be collaborating with automakers to introduce brand-distinct design details to its CarPlay environment. Reports also state that Apple will first introduce the new update on high-end brands like Porsche & Aston Martin, with their respective upcoming vehicles previewing the bespoke interface.

The next-generation Apple CarPlay will build upon previous versions and integrate into all of the displays in a vehicle, without being limited to just the infotainment screen. The new-gen CarPlay tech will also have multiple template options and special details to ensure the interface reflects a particular brand's ethos. This means in a Porsche, the Apple CarPlay interface will feature a trio of circular gauges in the cluster, with the background wallpaper mimicking the brand's distinct houndstooth seat pattern.

Aston Martin cars, on the other hand, will have a cluster with a central information screen bookended by a circular speedometer & tachometer. The latter will also integrate "Handbuilt in Great Britain" wraparound text.

The new-gen Apple CarPlay will also have a better connection to the vehicle, allowing for a more cohesive display of information on the vehicle's central infotainment system.

While Porsche hasn't revealed when the new-gen Apple CarPlay will feature in its model lineup, Aston Martin has stated that the new CarPlay tech is compatible with its latest infotainment system set to debut in 2024 on models like the DB12 & DB12 Volante.

Other manufacturers could soon follow suit in the near future.

Source: Car&Driver

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ananbanka · 27th December 2023, 18:50

I love technology. Growing up, when my friends were out playing football, I spent time cracking games, installing custom ROMs on Android phones and testing out electronics. Even today, I appreciate a good consumer technology device, and try to get my hands on it as soon as it's out.

But this is something I can't seem to take very positively. We have screens everywhere and it doesn't seem like screen-time in general is going to reduce anytime soon. While I love and appreciate a consistent UI on screens, and think that the integration in terms of software would be fabulous, I do think that Gen 2 CarPlay takes away something from the car.

Of course, it's not like Porsche and Aston Martin are going to compromise on the drive, but it still 'feels' less like a driver's car. Or maybe it's just me getting old. I would've loved for manufacturers to make these optional, but I guess it's inevitable. On the bright side (pun intended) at least the UI and animations would be top notch.

sam264_2000 · 28th December 2023, 12:57

I would really like to know when would Apple roll out an update to CarPlay across the board. It's high time. I have used Android Auto and recently moved to iPhone. The difference in usability between the two is night and day with CarPlay being the pathetic one. It hogs the entire infotainment screen with a sub-par UI. Android Auto integration is very user friendly with minimum taps required for any user action. You have to use it to believe it.

27th December 2023, 17:13	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,672 Thanked: 25,331 Times View My Garage	Apple CarPlay to get brand-distinct design details; Porsche & Aston Martin first to get the update Apple will soon be bringing a major update to its CarPlay connected tech. As per reports, the US tech giant is said to be collaborating with automakers to introduce brand-distinct design details to its CarPlay environment. Reports also state that Apple will first introduce the new update on high-end brands like Porsche & Aston Martin, with their respective upcoming vehicles previewing the bespoke interface. The next-generation Apple CarPlay will build upon previous versions and integrate into all of the displays in a vehicle, without being limited to just the infotainment screen. The new-gen CarPlay tech will also have multiple template options and special details to ensure the interface reflects a particular brand's ethos. This means in a Porsche, the Apple CarPlay interface will feature a trio of circular gauges in the cluster, with the background wallpaper mimicking the brand's distinct houndstooth seat pattern. Aston Martin cars, on the other hand, will have a cluster with a central information screen bookended by a circular speedometer & tachometer. The latter will also integrate "Handbuilt in Great Britain" wraparound text. The new-gen Apple CarPlay will also have a better connection to the vehicle, allowing for a more cohesive display of information on the vehicle's central infotainment system. While Porsche hasn't revealed when the new-gen Apple CarPlay will feature in its model lineup, Aston Martin has stated that the new CarPlay tech is compatible with its latest infotainment system set to debut in 2024 on models like the DB12 & DB12 Volante. Other manufacturers could soon follow suit in the near future. Source: Car&Driver Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 27th December 2023 at 17:14.
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27th December 2023, 18:50	#2
ananbanka BHPian Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: 152 Times	Re: Apple CarPlay to get brand-distinct design details; Porsche & Aston Martin first to get the upda I love technology. Growing up, when my friends were out playing football, I spent time cracking games, installing custom ROMs on Android phones and testing out electronics. Even today, I appreciate a good consumer technology device, and try to get my hands on it as soon as it's out. But this is something I can't seem to take very positively. We have screens everywhere and it doesn't seem like screen-time in general is going to reduce anytime soon. While I love and appreciate a consistent UI on screens, and think that the integration in terms of software would be fabulous, I do think that Gen 2 CarPlay takes away something from the car. Of course, it's not like Porsche and Aston Martin are going to compromise on the drive, but it still 'feels' less like a driver's car. Or maybe it's just me getting old. I would've loved for manufacturers to make these optional, but I guess it's inevitable. On the bright side (pun intended) at least the UI and animations would be top notch.
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28th December 2023, 12:57	#3
sam264_2000 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 292 Thanked: 540 Times	Re: Apple CarPlay to get brand-distinct design details; Porsche & Aston Martin first to get the upda I would really like to know when would Apple roll out an update to CarPlay across the board. It's high time. I have used Android Auto and recently moved to iPhone. The difference in usability between the two is night and day with CarPlay being the pathetic one. It hogs the entire infotainment screen with a sub-par UI. Android Auto integration is very user friendly with minimum taps required for any user action. You have to use it to believe it.
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