Apple CarPlay has become a must-have feature for many buyers, and some of the cheapest cars on the market now offer it as standard. In May 2025, Apple began the rollout of its next-generation CarPlay ...

Cords are so 2010. They been disappearing from desktops, networks and phone accessories for years, and increasingly, they are disappearing from vehicle consoles — both for phone charging and for ...

Apple officially started rolling out its next-generation in-car software system, CarPlay Ultra, in May 2025, promising a more immersive and deeply integrated user experience. However, it appears many ...

On a recent episode of The Verge’s Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the automaker plans to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection from its future gas-powered ...

Apple is facing mounting resistance from automakers over CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles that was announced last month. A new (paywalled) ...

Apple CarPlay's next generation is launching with Aston Martin. CarPlay Ultra will be available for other brands worldwide within the next 12 months. The software upgrade gives drivers access to more ...

Apple CarPlay phone integration has become indispensable for millions of drivers, and the tech giant is hoping that CarPlay Ultra, which expands CarPlay's territory from the touchscreen to the car’s ...

General Motors recently announced plans to phase out support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across its vehicles over the coming years. To compensate for this move, the company is now adding native ...

Apple CarPlay is getting new features with iOS 26. Phone widgets will show up on your car's screen. The call screen will no longer take up the entire display. CarPlay, Apple’s phone mirroring system ...

Apple Inc.’s WWDC lacked impactful innovation, focusing mostly on aesthetics like “liquid glass” and minor software tweaks. CarPlay widget updates were the most useful feature, improving customization ...