Apple CarPlay to get brand-specific design & better integration

Apple will first introduce the new update on high-end brands like Porsche & Aston Martin

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