Apple has officially announced a major update to CarPlay, its in-car software system. This upgrade is one of the biggest since the feature was introduced in 2014. The company revealed the redesigned CarPlay at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025), sparking excitement among car manufacturers, tech lovers, and drivers.
The new version of CarPlay promises deeper integration with car hardware, better customization, and a smarter driving experience. With this update, Apple aims to make your car’s entire dashboard — including the speedometer, climate controls, and infotainment system — smarter and more seamless.
CarPlay is moving beyond just handling music, maps, and messages. With this upgrade, Apple will allow CarPlay to fully control and display data across multiple screens in the car. This includes access to:
In simple words, your car’s dashboard will soon look and feel like an iPhone screen. Apple is redesigning the experience to be more flexible and more user-friendly.
Apple has confirmed that several automakers have signed up to adopt the new system. These include:
Many of these brands plan to launch vehicles with the upgraded CarPlay in 2025 or early 2026.
This level of integration requires carmakers to hand over more control of their car’s software to Apple. That might be a big ask for some manufacturers, but others see it as a chance to offer a premium tech experience to their customers.
One of the most exciting parts of the update is personalization. Drivers will now be able to customize how their dashboards look. This includes changing the layout, selecting themes, and adding widgets like weather, calendar, or music suggestions.
In addition, Siri will get better at handling car-related tasks. You can ask Siri to adjust the temperature, find the nearest gas station, or check tire pressure.
All of this is powered by your iPhone, meaning that your CarPlay experience will follow you from car to car — as long as it supports the system.
CarPlay is already very popular. According to Apple, 79% of buyers in the U.S. would only consider a vehicle that supports CarPlay.
With this update, Apple is clearly trying to strengthen its position in the automotive tech space. The company wants to be the brain behind your driving experience, even though it does not manufacture cars itself.
While some car companies are building their own systems — like Google’s Android Automotive OS — Apple is betting that its loyal iPhone users will prefer a CarPlay-powered car over one with a separate system.
Apple says that all data used by the new CarPlay system stays on your device and is not shared with the carmaker or Apple itself.
That means Apple won’t know your car’s speed or location unless you grant permission. This move is in line with Apple’s larger privacy-first image and helps it stand out from competitors.
Still, critics point out that the deeper the integration, the more important it is to make sure that both Apple and carmakers stay transparent about data usage.
The new version of CarPlay is designed to reduce distractions while driving. Information is displayed clearly, and voice controls help drivers keep their hands on the wheel.
The system uses real-time feedback to provide alerts, guide routes based on traffic, and adjust music or lighting depending on the time of day. It’s a smarter, smoother experience that aims to keep drivers safer and more comfortable.
Apple says the new CarPlay will start rolling out in late 2025. Specific models and regions may vary, and automakers will share more details later this year.
If your current vehicle supports CarPlay, you may not get the full upgrade, as it requires deeper hardware integration. However, Apple has promised to continue supporting the older version of CarPlay for now.
Apple is clearly serious about making cars smarter, more connected, and more personal. This big CarPlay update is part of a larger trend of tech companies entering the auto industry with bold ideas.
Whether this will completely change how we drive remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: Apple’s presence on the road is about to grow stronger.
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