14 car manufacturers indicate that they will use Apple's latest in-car system

Technology giant Apple held WWDC (Apple Developer Conference) on June 6, 2022, US time. At the press conference, it was announced that a new version of Apple CarPlay will be released, which will improve the integrity with the in-vehicle system and support multiple screens in the car. Display in series, whether it is audio and video media, map navigation, air conditioning system or even dashboard display information can be connected to Apple CarPlay and provide users with customized settings.

Currently, 14 car manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford and Honda have announced that their future models will support the latest version of Apple CarPlay, which is expected to be launched in 2023.

Nearly 80% of consumers in the US only buy cars equipped with Apple CarPlay

Data analysis by Apple shows that currently 98% of car models in the US market support the Apple CarPlay function, and even 79% of consumers will only consider models equipped with the Apple CarPlay function when purchasing a car. The connection between vehicles and mobile devices is the mainstream of the market and is gradually becoming an indispensable part of your and my car life.

With the launch of iOS 16, Apple also released a new generation version of Apple CarPlay. The key features are: connecting to the multimedia screen in the car, linking with digital instruments and air-conditioning systems, improving the display screen segmentation and the problem of not being able to display the full screen.

The vehicle operation interface is mobile-friendly, reducing learning costs

Users can add custom widgets to the multimedia screen, including calendar, local weather conditions, estimated arrival time, and remaining distance, just like using the desktop settings of a mobile phone, and can present the required information in a simple way. As the vehicle operation interface is gradually simplified, most functions are integrated into the touch panel. The new generation version of Apple CarPlay also extends its functions to the vehicle settings, and can directly operate the vehicle temperature control system. In addition to the air volume and temperature of the air conditioner, it can even turn on the steering wheel heating, ventilation, heated seats and other functions, reducing the tedious process of repeated switching during operation.

As new-generation cars are introducing digital dashboards, Apple CarPlay will also bring diversified display content into the driver's field of view. In addition to basic information such as speed and mileage, it can also display estimated remaining driving time, distance, weather conditions and even real-time navigation images, integrating the information required by the driver within the field of vision and reducing the risk of distraction while driving.

Tired of traditional dashboards? Create your own style with digitalization

In addition to integrating multifunctional digital instruments, Apple also demonstrated different instrument display styles at the press conference, including simulating traditional pointers and simple numerical displays, which enhances the richness of vehicle display content. At the same time, it can be customized according to user needs and preferences, and the operating logic and methods are close to the mobile phones and tablet computers that the public usually uses.

Improve the display ratio and non-full screen issues

Equipped with a large-screen multimedia system has almost become a prerequisite for new-generation cars. Some models use a vertical screen setting, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, F150 Lightning, etc. Apple said that the new-generation version of Apple CarPlay will also optimize the software display method for this type of car, improving the problem of not being able to fully present the display content due to different screen layouts in the past.

14 international automakers will launch supporting models in 2023

Apple CarPlay has gradually dominated the automotive multimedia system in just a few years, indirectly becoming a key feature that affects the launch of new cars by major car manufacturers. At the press conference, Apple also announced that 14 international car manufacturers will be the first to launch models that support the next-generation version of Apple CarPlay in 2023.

The new version of Apple CarPlay is expected to pave the way for Apple Car in-vehicle system

Many years have passed since Apple announced its entry into the automotive industry and even the launch of the Apple Car. Although the Apple Car itself has not appeared, since 2021, there have been reports that Apple has successively hired former BMW executives, poached Tesla professionals, and contacted major battery manufacturers, which seems to bring hope for the debut of the Apple Car.

This new generation version of Apple CarPlay may be the prototype of the future Apple Car in-vehicle system. Will it be first applied to other brands of cars, or will it be exclusively installed on Apple Car? Every move of Apple affects the development of the future automotive industry and technology industry.