Articles tagged "Apple"

Today Ford and Apple have announced that the automaker's next EV platform, Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV), will have Apple Maps built-in powering the navigation experience. This was made possible by Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK, which Ford is...

During the annual WWDC, Apple introduced iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27, and as usual, the focus was on the developer side of things. Still, Apple walked us through some of the new features that await, including the...

Apple released iOS 26.4 last week, and it brought with it support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. The providers of said chatbots did need to update their apps to support this new functionality, and this now seems to be the case, at least...

WhatsApp is finally testing a standalone app for CarPlay users. The messaging service is now in its beta testing phase and is available via the TestFlight platform. Users with the new WhatsApp for CarPlay will be able to view chat lists, contact...

Back in December, Rivian issued a software update for R1S and R1T models that added (among other things) Digital Key support for iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel phones. Now there is a new update (v2026.03) that enables the Digital Key feature on the new...

As of right now, you can't watch YouTube videos while using CarPlay on your infotainment screen. It's just a way to limit distractions while on the road. However, MacRumors found evidence that the company will soon enable the feature on...

Apple says CarPlay is used more than 600 million times per day, and today at its big Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company had some news to share about it. The new Liquid Glass design of iOS 26 will extend into your car via CarPlay...

Apple is finally rolling out its next-generation infotainment system - CarPlay Ultra. The software was announced in December 2023 and was supposed to launch last year, but it got delayed. Aston Martin will be piloting the CarPlay Ultra rollout and...

Apple's long-awaited CarPlay update, which promised to revolutionize in-car infotainment systems, has hit a speed bump. The tech giant has officially confirmed that CarPlay 2, first promised to launch in 2024, is delayed indefinitely. CarPlay has...

Apple is ready to upgrade our driving experience with the highly anticipated CarPlay 2.0. While the tech giant missed its initial launch target, the latest leaks suggest a significant upgrade is on the horizon. CarPlay 2.0 appears ready to transform...

Apple introduced its next-generation CarPlay some time ago and showcased its development during this year's WWDC. Some manufacturers, such as Porsche and Aston Martin, have already laid the groundwork for adopting the new system. The latest...

The electric vehicle industry is no stranger to collaborations, but one of the most potentially exciting ones never came to be. It was discovered that Apple partnered with BYD, the Chinese EV and battery giant, to develop a revolutionary battery...

Apple used its WWDC event to showcase the progress it made with the next generation of CarPlay. Initially announced in 2022 the upcoming CarPlay system is finally coming this year and the company now showed what we can expect from it. With most...

Rumors are swirling that a partnership between Apple and electric vehicle maker Rivian could be on the horizon. While Apple's own EV project, known as Project Titan, was shelved earlier this year, supply chain sources are hinting at a potential...

Mercedes will not be using Apple's next-generation CarPlay, which was announced last year and should be starting to roll out by the end of this year, bringing a "cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone",...

Apple's journey into the automotive world came to a screeching halt, and the ripples of it are still being felt across the company. Many employees deeply involved in its secretive "Project Titan" car initiative have recently been laid off....

Apple has hit the brakes on its ambitious electric vehicle project. After a decade in the works, Apple's self-driving car plans have officially reached a dead end. After recent reports the company was at a crossroads with the project, the decision...

The California district court has finally come forth with a decision on Xiaolang Zhang's case and the former Apple employee is getting 4 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release and is required to pay $146,984 in damages. The case has...

Porsche took the wraps off the updated 2025 Taycan earlier today. The best-selling EV from the performance brand has brought a host of improvements - more power, more range, faster charging being key among those. Meanwhile, the infotainment got its...

Apple finds itself at a 'make-or-break' juncture with its highly secretive and enigmatic "Apple Car" project, Bloomberg reports. Years of development, massive investments, and ambitious goals have characterized Apple's foray into the electric...