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These Apple CarPlay Ultra Partners Now Say They Won't Support It

Apple is facing mounting resistance from automakers over CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of its CarPlay software ...
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The Next-Generation Apple CarPlay: What You Need to Know

Apple first released CarPlay back in 2014, to significant acclaim.The technology allowed drivers to mirror their iPhone onto the car’s infotainment screen, enabling use of many programs without having ...

I Tested Apple's New CarPlay Ultra For A Week, And It's Not What I Expected

Apple's CarPlay Ultra digs deep into your car's systems, so what better excuse to borrow an Aston Martin and dig deep into ...

Cadillac Actually Will Be Offering Apple CarPlay in Its EVs, But You Can't Have It

Cadillac will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in Australia in its electric vehicles, despite GM not having ...

Everything we learned from a week with Apple CarPlay Ultra

Ultra extends beyond the strictly “phone” functions of traditional CarPlay to now encompass more robust vehicular integration ...

Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

It’s been more than a decade since Apple unveiled the original version of CarPlay. In that time, the system has become indispensable for countless drivers all over the world. But while new iterations ...

Apple CarPlay Ultra looks dead on arrival as another automotive giant distances itself – here's what needs to change

Chiefly, the ability to adjust important car settings or enjoy some DAB or satellite radio without leaving the CarPlay ...

'Yolo': Woman Programs a Custom, Bee Gees-Inspired Apple CarPlay Startup Sound. That’s Just the Start

All over social media, Apple CarPlay users are programming creative, custom startup sounds for their cars. Here's how to do it yourself.
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I Paid $100K For My 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max, But The Missing CarPlay And Restrictive Infotainment System Feel Like A Downgrade

You'd expect perfection for over $100K, but this 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max owner is slamming the truck's missing CarPlay ...

Apple Was Quietly Hiding The Best CarPlay Feature In Plain Sight

Apple has yet to officially announce it, but it looks like video playback is coming to CarPlay when iOS 26 rolls out this ...
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Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Which cars have it and which ...

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can exact such a heavy drain that we’ve observed phones tethered to older-generation USB ports lose their battery charge while using the systems, ...