Apple unveiled the next generation of CarPlay during WWDC 2022 and wow, it looks stunning. CarPlay’s complete takeover of the infotainment display, dashboard controls and more irritates us with the vibrations of Apple Car.
While Project Titan remains a research and development project, Apple says the first cars to run next-generation CarPlay will not be announced until the end of next year. There is a good chance that drivers will wait until 2024 or 2025 to get behind the wheel of the next generation CarPlay.
However, iOS 16 includes several CarPlay updates that will be available to everyone this fall.
CarPlay applications
Apple sometimes adds new categories of apps to CarPlay in major iOS updates. Past categories include food ordering, parking and EV charging applications. iOS 16 extends application support to two new categories: boot and drive applications.
Here’s what Apple says about the new categories:
Refueling and driving applications are available in CarPlay. Your favorite apps that help you fill your tank and provide you with road information, toll support, towing assistance, and more can find a home in CarPlay.
Expect to see apps in these categories get CarPlay support this fall and next year.
Messages and podcasts
Two other changes coming to CarPlay in iOS 16 will not require future app updates. Apple speeds up the flow of messages when using Siri, and the Podcasts app expands its library.
Starting with iOS 16, drivers will have the option to send an automatic message after Siri reviews it back. If converting speech to text works as expected, this will eliminate a step that is currently required when viewing messages in CarPlay. If you decide to edit the message, CarPlay offers an edit button to edit your message.
Apple also unveils more features of the Podcasts app in CarPlay with iOS 16. The current Podcasts app in CarPlay focuses on the Listening Now feature, but other ways to find the right podcast episode require the iPhone app.
Starting with iOS 16, users will be able to find episodes that have been downloaded or saved. The app will now allow you to view the latest episodes of shows in your library. We are also likely to get new wallpaper options, although the first beta of the developers does not include them.
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