CarPlay is getting a new update, allowing you to finally connect wirelessly to the operating system. You will soon no longer need a cable with these car brands!
New update makes CarPlay wireless
Good news if you use CarPlay regularly, because a new update for the operating system is coming. The update does not bring any new functions to CarPlay, but it does make the cable in the car redundant. With the new version, CarPlay finally becomes wireless. The iPhone then connects to the car via Bluetooth and activates CarPlay.
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Apple introduced CarPlay years ago so you can use certain functions of your iPhone through the car. For example, CarPlay makes it possible to play music and open Maps on the car screen. In many cars you still need a cable to connect your iPhone to CarPlay, only in the newer models the operating system already works wirelessly. Many more cars will be added soon.
These car brands have CarPlay without a cable
The new update for CarPlay will soon be released in Europe, it is not yet clear if and when the United States and Canada will follow. Cars from Hyundai and Kia will be the first to receive the new version of CarPlay. Do you have a car from one of these brands? Then there is a good chance that you will soon be able to use CarPlay wirelessly. Read which models here Hyundai and Kia get the new update of CarPlay.
For both car brands, this is a long list, which also includes older models. This is therefore a big step towards fully wireless CarPlay, even in older cars. This means there is a good chance that you will soon be able to use CarPlay with other car brands without a cable. It is not yet known which brands are currently working on a wireless version of CarPlay.
CarPlay 2.0 is coming
The new update for CarPlay is already being released at Hyundai and Kia. Don’t see the software version? Please be patient, because it usually takes a while before the update is available to everyone. If your car supports wireless connection to CarPlay according to Hyundai or Kia’s list, the new version of the operating system will be available to install soon.
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In the meantime, Apple is working hard on a completely new generation of CarPlay, with which many more functions of the car can be controlled. With CarPlay 2.0 it is also possible to control the radio and temperature in the car. Would you like to know more about the major update for CarPlay and when you can install it? Then read all about CarPlay 2.0 here!
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