Uncertainty Surrounds Next-Gen CarPlay Launch Timeline
Apple’s official website previously indicated that the next-generation CarPlay would be integrated into vehicle models starting in 2024. However, this timeline has not come to fruition.
n7JUPRQUCyHPC0=/800×0/article-new/2015/02/carplay-next-gen-hero.jpg?lossy 800w, https://images.macrumors.com/t/8aywnrVvZHQlWLlithNft7nD6Fw=/1600×0/article-new/2015/02/carplay-next-gen-hero.jpg 1600w, https://images.macrumors.com/t/VuRB-huqdIg3uKxai-eWZ5PxA0k=/2500×0/filters:noupscale()/article-new/2015/02/carplay-next-gen-hero.jpg 2500w” sizes=”(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 697px” alt=”Next Generation CarPlay Visuals” width=”1600″ height=”900″ class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-969129″/>Currently, there’s significant ambiguity regarding the future of next-generation CarPlay. Although Apple has remained silent publicly about its roadmap for months, development efforts have persisted behind the scenes throughout the year. In November alone, several revamped icons belonging to next-generation CarPlay were identified within iOS version 18.2’s coding.
Despite reaching out multiple times during the year for insights on next-generation CarPlay’s status, Apple has yet to respond. Consequently, it’s likely that we may soon see this anticipated launch window quietly shift from “2024” to “2025.”
The Questions That Remain Unanswered
The reasons for this delay remain unclear—whether Apple is refining features of next-generation CarPlay or if automakers have hesitated to implement this system remains uncertain as well. Apple first showcased its vision for next-generation CarPlay at WWDC in June of 2022, which was over two years ago now. Notably over a year past their presentation event; luxury brands Aston Martin and Porsche displayed concepts related to such an interface but have yet to introduce any vehicles utilizing it.
Apple indicated a strong commitment from various car manufacturers including notable names such as Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda Honda & Jaguar among others who were intended early adopters of this technology.