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Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple launched CarPlay Ultra last year, a next-generation version of its CarPlay system, currently exclusive to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles.
- In May 2025, Apple announced that other automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, plan to offer CarPlay Ultra in their vehicles.
- CarPlay Ultra provides deeper integration with a vehicle’s instrument cluster, built-in apps for radio and climate controls, and supports rear-view camera feeds.
- The system customizes its interface based on the vehicle model and automaker’s identity, with multiple preset design options for drivers.
- Bloomberg reported that CarPlay Ultra is expected to debut in at least one major Hyundai or Kia model in the second half of 2025, suggesting an imminent expansion.
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