With the Apple Car project already abandoned, the iPhone maker has no option but to focus entirely on software for its automotive ambitions ...

Apple officially started rolling out its next-generation in-car software system, CarPlay Ultra, in May 2025, promising a more immersive and deeply integrated user experience. However, it appears many ...

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Apple CarPlay Ultra is finally escaping the $200,000 Aston Martin – and it's coming to a car you can actually afford in 2026 ...

Apple CarPlay Ultra is supposed to provide "the ultimate in-car experience" for Apple smartphone users. It takes over numerous aspects of your car's software experience and displays, including vehicle ...

Apple is opening its CarPlay platform to third-party AI chatbots through a new app category arriving with iOS 26.4, potentially allowing drivers to talk to tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini ...

While some car manufacturers are turning their back on CarPlay, Ford is still committed to Apple's in-car software, and won't be shifting away anytime soon. Apple CarPlay is a sensitive topic for car ...

Apple is facing mounting resistance from automakers over CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles that was announced last month. A new (paywalled) ...