5 things you didn’t know Apple CarPlay could do

Apple CarPlay makes it possible to use your iPhone in the car in a responsible manner. While many features are obvious, there are also some you didn’t know you could do.

A special version of your iPhone’s user interface appears on your car’s infotainment screen. This shows important information and gives you access to certain apps that are useful in traffic, such as navigation apps and parking apps.

You probably didn’t know these Apple CarPlay things

These are 5 things you probably didn’t know.

#1 Driving Focus

To prevent traffic accidents, it is important to limit distractions in traffic. Apple has come up with something for that: the Driving Focus Mode. This mode hides incoming notifications when you’re behind the wheel. Once you have arrived at your destination, you can still get started with the many apps and emails you received.

The keyboard is also locked when you’re on the road, so you can’t type while driving. It is also possible to have the focus mode automatically connect to the car, so that the mode switches on automatically when you get into the car. That way you won’t easily forget to turn it on.

#2 Third Party Apps

The useful thing about Apple CarPlay are the many apps that you can use. However, there are also third-party apps that you can use. Not all apps are available, but you can get started with Spotify instead of Apple Music or with an app other than Apple’s own podcast app. Perhaps the best thing about it is that you can use Google Maps or Waze instead of Maps.

#3 Organize apps

Although the apps on Apple CarPlay are basically fixed in a fixed pattern, that does not mean that there is nothing to organize at all. You can delete unused apps via the app on your iPhone. There you can even arrange the apps according to your choice. How nice is that?!

#4 Change CarPlay wallpaper

Adjusting the background of Apple CarPlay may seem like a small thing, but it can ensure a good match with the interior or exterior of your car. Within the settings of CarPlay you can choose from different colors and patterns.

#5 Charging an electric car

Now electric cars all the way hot & happening it’s nice that Apple Maps can show you the way to a charging station for your EV. You can also enable Siri for this. This feature is also available in other navigation apps, such as Google Maps and Waze. So you have plenty of options to fill your battery on time during a road trip.