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CarPlay Ultra is the next generation of Apple's proprietary in-car interface. The system is already being installed on new Aston Martin cars in the US and Canada. In the coming weeks, it will also be available via a software update for existing models with the brand's latest multimedia system.
CarPlay Ultra extends the capabilities of classic CarPlay to provide the most integrated and personalised iPhone experience in the car. The new system displays information on all screens, including the dashboard, without disturbing the visual style of the automaker. Other brands are already preparing to join the system - Hyundai, Kia and Genesis have confirmed their participation.
Apple CarPlay Ultra
The new visual solutions include a speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, temperature and other indicators, providing a single and coherent interface. Users will be able to display data from their iPhone (navigation, music) as well as data from the vehicle, such as driving assistance systems or tyre pressure.
The functions are controlled via the touchscreen, physical buttons or the Siri voice assistant. It covers standard elements such as weather and radio station switching, as well as more advanced functions such as adjusting the sound or transmission performance. There is also support for iPhone widgets adapted to the size and format of car screens.
Apple CarPlay Ultra
CarPlay Ultra allows automotive companies to create an interface in their own branded design. Apple works with car manufacturers' designers to develop visual themes that make the interface as organic as possible and emphasise the character of a particular model. Users, for their part, can customise colours and background images to tailor the design to their liking.
CarPlay Ultra complements regular CarPlay, which has already become a common part of modern cars along with Android Auto. At the same time, Apple emphasises the high level of data protection: all the privacy principles implemented in the iPhone also apply to CarPlay Ultra.
Source: Apple
