Introduced at WWDC 2022, the new CarPlay was initially set for a late 2023 release, then pushed to the end of 2024… and now it seems to have vanished into thin air.
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On Apple’s website, all references to partner automakers and release dates have mysteriously disappeared, raising eyebrows especially since the project was believed to be well underway. Even though development cycles in the automobile industry are notoriously lengthy, the market itself is rapidly evolving, with Android further solidifying its dominance, particularly among Chinese manufacturers. If Apple intends to compete with Google’s OS, it needs to accelerate its efforts.
Apple Continues to Develop CarPlay 2.0
Have Aston Martin and Porsche jumped ship? The removal of these names from the official site speaks volumes about the progress of the project, which might well be stillborn.
Apple frequently boasts that CarPlay is integrated into 98% of vehicles on the market, which should have encouraged these manufacturers to partner up. In a brief statement, the Cupertino-based company tries to play it cool, asserting that work is ongoing.
The next generation of CarPlay builds on years of success and the insights gained from CarPlay, delivering the best of Apple and automotive manufacturers in a deeply integrated and customizable experience. We continue to work closely with several automotive manufacturers, enabling them to showcase their unique brand and design philosophies in the next generation of CarPlay. Each automotive brand will share more details as they approach the announcements of their models that will support the next generation of CarPlay
What Happened to CarPlay 2.0?
As I mentioned in my rant last year, I even have some doubts about Apple’s technical choices… Running a car OS on a smartphone via WiFi… and requiring manufacturers to develop a secondary OS for those without an iPhone (forcing Apple to assist these manufacturers in creating interfaces)… That’s a risky and costly gamble! It would have been far simpler to emulate Android Automotive and develop a true software platform that any manufacturer could adapt to their vehicles.