CarPlay in iOS 17: Apple Music SharePlay, design updates, new wallpaper

iOS 17 is now out there in beta for builders, and the pre-release model of the iPhone replace features a few modifications for CarPlay. An replace to Apple Music is the most important change, however there’s extra to see.

The headlining new characteristic for CarPlay in iOS 17 is Apple Music SharePlay. Apple says it makes taking part in music collectively simpler.

Now SharePlay makes it simpler for everybody to regulate music in the automobile — even passengers in the again seat — so everybody can play their favourite music and contribute to what’s taking part in.

Starting up Apple Music SharePlay in the automobile occurs from the Now Playing display. Tapping a SharePlay icon appears to be like for close by contacts who’re operating iOS 17 or later. There’s additionally a QR code that any passenger can scan to simply be part of the SharePlay session.

Scanning the code (you’ll be able to attempt it) out of your iPhone prompts you to connect with the SharePlay session. There’s additionally an choice to allow or disable discovery for close by contacts.

Interacting with Siri additionally will get a refresh, due to iOS 17. If you’re operating iOS 17 on a supported iPhone, now you can immediate the voice assistant by saying “Siri” as a substitute of “Hey Siri” whereas utilizing CarPlay.

And with iOS 17 comes a new wallpaper possibility with each mild (above) and darkish (beneath) modes:

And lastly, there’s a new design for sending and taking part in again messages. Buttons are giant faucet targets, and there’s a toggle in the correct nook to allow/disable Announce Messages for that dialog.

While iOS 17 could also be mild on options for CarPlay, it’s good to see some enhancements added whereas we await next-generation CarPlay (and drive vehicles for years to return with out next-gen CarPlay). For extra on CarPlay, take a look at our commonly up to date guides:

• Best Apple CarPlay retrofit choices on your automobile
• These are the very best CarPlay apps for iPhone
• These are the very best CarPlay apps for EV homeowners
• This adapter turns customary CarPlay into wi-fi, truly works