Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin as First Partner
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra, debuting in Aston Martin vehicles, enhances in-car experience with customizable themes and deeper integration with vehicle systems.
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Apple has officially launched CarPlay Ultra, an upgraded version of its infotainment software, initially available in the US and Canada on new Aston Martin models. The system integrates with both the main infotainment screen and the driver’s dashboard, providing real-time vehicle metrics and customizable user themes. Existing Aston Martin owners can receive the update in the coming weeks. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles are also set to incorporate CarPlay Ultra in the future. The launch reflects Apple's ambition to compete more effectively with Google's Android Auto in the automotive sector.
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CarPlay Ultra provides deeper integration with vehicle systems, displaying real-time metrics like speed and fuel mileage, and it can control certain vehicle settings. It also offers customizable themes.
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are also set to incorporate CarPlay Ultra in their vehicles.
Existing Aston Martin owners can update to CarPlay Ultra through a software update available at local dealers in the coming weeks.
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