CarPlay 2.0 is the latest CarPlay upgrade we all are waiting for, here in this context we are going to sum up most important facts about CarPlay 2.0. Let's dive in!!
Additionally, you can get to know some methods to add more apps on CarPlay screen.
Software Solutions
Hardware Solutions
When will Cars be released with Next Generation CarPlay 2.0?
We have to wait until they officially announce the date, most probably in the first half of 2025, we could see the CarPlay 2.0 or Next Generation CarPlay.
As we can see, the new conceptual next-generation CarPlay 2.0 will cost a lot of sacrifices, risks and agreements from both car manufacturers and Apple company. Apple has to collaborate with the vehicle manufacturers, and share knowledge and their unique technologies may be, in the meantime vehicle manufacturers may have to let go of some of their well-known unique technologies, and values and adapt to whole new technology compatible with Apple. This is a huge process with several strong parties in different industries. So for sure, it will take some time.
The simple CarPlay has become a checklist item among most car buyers, and Apple CarPlay becomes a valuable addition to your vehicle. Just imagine how it would be a car with not just a Car Play but a whole CarPlay dashboard.
Why is the Next Generation CarPlay 2.0 Different?
We talked a lot about next-generation CarPlay 2.0 features, Apple CarPlay 2.0 supported iOS versions, and many more in our previous article. You can visit and read that article too.
CarPlay is a Smart Car head system that help you to enjoy some of the lovely features and apps on your car. But when it comes to the upcoming Next generation CarPlay or the CarPlay 2.0, it's totally different from the current system.
One of the major differences is the dashboard support. CarPlay 2.0 will come with a full display together with the dashboard too. So, the coolest part is that the current vehicle dashboard will be converted into a fully digitalized and Apple compatible car dashboard with large displays. With this, half of the CarPlay 2.0 included car technologies will be enhanced together with Apple technologies. Obviously, the cars with CarPlay 2.0 will be hybrid Apple Cars. As mentioned, the Apple CarPlay 2.0 will support iOS 17, or later versions.
Not just the digitalized indicators and dashboard, but also these indicators and dashboard activities are much more advanced than the previous. You can check total mileages, mileage calculations, and comparisons and will come with a notification system and emergency support system as well.
Your Air Condition system and many more controllers will be digitized. Commands will be touching screens, voice control and other similar ways and move out from the usual button interfaces. With these modern technologies, we hope that the Apple cars together with CarPlay 2.0 will give us Car automation opportunities to some extent. With all these features, Apple cars will give you a kind of similar Tesla experience.
Also, as Apple said, users get the opportunity to control and customize these dashboard options, themes, indicator icon packs, theme packs, widgets and many more exciting customization features like never before. You will be lucky enough to make your boring car display into an abstract mode or something different every day.
What are the CarPlay 2.0 Supported Apple Cars?
Still, there is not enough data or hints to predict who will be the lucky Car or Car manufacturer to release the first Apple car inbuilt with CarPlay 2.0. As Apple mentioned, they hope to announce the first Apple car model into the market in 2025. At the same time, Apple doesn’t forget to mention some of their onboard car manufacturers at the moment. They are,
- Audi
- Ford
- Jaguar
- Porsche
- Land Rover
- Mercedes
- Honda
- Nissan
- Renault
- Volvo
- Acura
- Infiniti
- Lincoln
- Polestar
- BMW
- Aston Martin
Whoever it will be among them, we wish that they got the full potential and support to release the Apple Car to the market as soon as possible. None of these Car manufacturing partners and current Apple CarPlay support cars has yet stated anything or comment about these exciting Apple collaborations or Apple Cars.
source: https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10111/
Add Any App on CarPlay with Software Solutions
WheelPal
WheelPal is a CarPlay upgrade solution that allows to add more apps on CarPlay. YouTube, Netflix and etc can be added. But you need to have a jailbroken iPhone to add those apps on CarPlay screen itself.
WheelPal is a third-party app developed by group of developers and to make it easy we have put the install link below if you are interested.
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking iPhone may violate Apple's policies. They have restricted high engaging apps due to safety reasons. Therefore, jailbreaking may cause security issues and warranty voids. If you like to jailbreak iPhone, please do it at your own risk.
InCar
InCar is a CarPlay simulation app. You can use your iPhone as the CarPlay screen. For those who do not have CarPlay screen or those who like to watch videos on CarPlay can use this app. YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc, can be play with this application.
InCar is compatible with almost all iPhone models.
Installation guide for InCar App
Add Any App on CarPlay with Hardware Solutions
The following listed some AI boxes that allow you to add more apps on CarPlay. You don't need to jailbreak your iPhone with these solutions.
Carlinkit AI Box
Carlinkit is a famous brand in AI boxes. This adapter can enable playing DRM content including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok etc on CarPlay screen. If you are interested in watching video-based contents on Apple CarPlay, this is one of methods.
Features:
- Enables YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, etc on Apple CarPlay
- Supports cars with built-in CarPlay
- Automatic connection after the initial connection
- Works with iPhone 6s to the latest iPhone models
- Supports from iOS 10 to iOS 18 and all of the subversions
- 8+128 GB RAM+ROM
- Android 13 operating system
- Wired to wireless CarPlay
- Also, helps with Android Auto
Ottocast AI Box
Ottocast AI Box is another AI box that allows to add more apps on CarPlay screen. No need of jailbreaking iPhone and can play YouTube, Netflix and other video contents on CarPlay.
Features:
- Enables YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, etc on Apple CarPlay
- Supports cars with built-in CarPlay
- Automatic connection after the initial connection
- Works with iPhone 6s to the latest iPhone models
- Compatible with iPhone 16 series
- Supports from iOS 10 to iOS 18 and all of the subversions
- 8+128 GB RAM+ROM
- Android 13 operating system
- Wired to wireless CarPlay
- Helps with Android Auto
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Most of these car partners surely will give a head-to-head fight to introduce the best possible Apple car and CarPlay 2.0 to the market. Let’s wait and see how Apple will dominate the Car manufacturing industry. And what will new CarPlay 2.0 will bring to the table. If you're a CarPlay enthusiast, CarPlay hacks is the best place for you to find more exciting things about BMW CarPlay Cars and Audi CarPlay Cars as well.
