Apple's big, next-gen CarPlay Ultra upgrade is here - if you drive these cars
Briefly

Apple has unveiled CarPlay Ultra, a next-generation platform designed to integrate iPhone features with vehicle functions. This new system will provide key information like speed and fuel levels on the car's dashboard. Launching first in new Aston Martin models in North America, it will gradually expand to other brands like Hyundai and Ford. CarPlay Ultra requires compatible vehicle models and an iPhone 12 or newer with iOS 18.5 or later, ensuring a tailored in-car experience that enhances driver engagement with technology.
"CarPlay Ultra builds on the capabilities of CarPlay and provides the ultimate in-car experience by deeply integrating with the vehicle to deliver the best of iPhone and the best of the car."
"It provides information for all of the driver's screens, including real-time content and gauges in the instrument cluster, while reflecting the automaker's look and feel and offering drivers a customizable experience."
"To start, the technology will appear in new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the US and Canada, then expand to them globally over the next year."
"Each automaker would have to support CarPlay Ultra on specific models right from the get-go; it's not something that can be jury-rigged into just any car."
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