{"id":95147,"date":"2015-06-08T17:30:27","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T21:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=95147"},"modified":"2015-06-08T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2015-06-08T21:30:27","slug":"apple-carplay-to-get-expanded-features-with-upcoming-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2015\/06\/apple-carplay-to-get-expanded-features-with-upcoming-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple CarPlay to Get Expanded Features with Upcoming Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At least 40 upcoming models are expected to integrate the new Apple CarPlay technology.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The big news out of Apple\u2019s annual developer\u2019s conference is the impending release of the next-generation operating system for devices like the iPhone and iPad. But along with the launch of iOS 9, Apple also plans to upgrade its new CarPlay system.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a major step considering the first cars equipped with CarPlay \u2013 including 14 models from Chevrolet \u2013 won\u2019t even hit the road until summer. But the revised system will soon be able to do more than play Spotify through your car\u2019s audio system.<\/p>\n

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Automakers like Chevy will be able to develop proprietary apps of their own that could be used to operate all manner of vehicle functions, such as tracking fuel economy, unlocking a door or finding a vehicle in a crowded stadium parking lot. The update will permit CarPlay to operate on a wider range of screen sizes, as well.<\/p>\n

Within the next several years, expect to see Apple CarPlay \u2013 and the similar Google Android Auto \u2013 show up on a wide variety of vehicles, domestic and foreign. The recently announced Chevy version will give owners access to 10 different audio services, for example, from Spotify to NPR to Major League Baseball \u2013 with more apps to follow, the maker hinted.<\/p>\n

(Chevy adding CarPlay, Android Auto to 14 models. <\/em>Click Here<\/span><\/a> for the latest.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

They\u2019ll also be able to have text messages read out by artificial speech and dictate a reply. And motorists will be able to access the smartphone\u2019s built-in navigation, potentially saving $1,000 or more on a factory-installed navi system.<\/p>\n

But, at least initially, a user will have to toggle in and out of CarPlay to operate features and apps embedded in the vehicle itself. With many manufacturers migrating to touchscreen controls for essential functions, that could include things like adjusting the climate control or turning seat heaters on and off, as well as tuning the radio or adjusting the volume.<\/p>\n

Going forward, it appears, CarPlay would become a seamless part of the vehicle\u2019s touchscreen technology.<\/p>\n

But, should a manufacturer choose, they could develop their own, proprietary apps to work within CarPlay. That would seem a logical next step considering makers already are coming up with unique apps. The one for the Chevrolet Volt, for example, can be used to pre-heat the cabin of the plug-in hybrid, check its state of charge and set the time to begin charging the battery in order to take advantage of lower, off-peak electric rates.<\/p>\n

(New apps could keep drivers in touch – and out of harm’s way. <\/em>Click Here<\/span><\/a> to learn more.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

During Monday\u2019s developer\u2019s conference, Apple software chief Craig Federighi also noted a new wireless function for CarPlay. Initially, users will have to use a hardwired connection, with the familiar iPhone Lightning cable, to access the new system. But the plan is to switch to a wireless link, much like most vehicles now can access a smartphone via Bluetooth. Federighi didn\u2019t offer details but a WiFi link may also be possible.<\/p>\n

Chevy, as well as Audi, Chrysler and some other makers, are beginning to offer car buyers 4G LTE wireless service that could improve data rates.<\/p>\n

(From CarPlay to carmaker – what else does Apple have in store? <\/em>Click Here<\/span><\/a> for more.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The first cars with CarPlay have yet to hit the road, but Apple is already revealing plans for a major update that would allow automakers to customize apps specifically for CarPlay to access and even control vehicle systems. That could permit checking mileage, tracking a missing car, and more, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":95028,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"make":[],"post-state":[],"category_old":[151],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95147"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95147\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95147"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=95147"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=95147"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=95147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}