May 15, 2025
Update
Carplay Ultra, the next generation Carplay, will start to introduce today
CarPlay Ultra brings the best of the iPhone and the best of the car together for a deep -integrated experience, starting with Aston Martin vehicles
From today, Carplay Ultra, the next generation Carplay, has been available with new Aston Martin’s vehicles in the USA and Canada and will be available for existing models that contain updates in the next weeks. CarPlay Ultra builds on CarPlay capabilities and provides a final car experience by paying the vehicle deeply to add the best of the iPhone and the best of the car. It provides information for all drivers, including content and meters in real time in the tool cluster, while reflecting the appearance and feelings of cars and offering drivers a customizable experience. Many other car manufacturers around the world are working to bring Carplay Ultra to drivers, including the newly engaged brands Hyundai, Kia and Genesis.
“IPhone users love CarPlay and have been transformed as people connect with their vehicles. Carplay Ultra, along with automotive manufacturers, reimagine the car experience, so it is even more united and folded,” said Bob Bobsters, Vice President of Apple for worldwide marketing. “This next generation CarPlay gives drivers a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car while deeply integrates into the car systems and introduces the unique appearance and feelings of every car manufacturer. We are excited to start introducing Carplay Ultra with Aston Martin – beginning with more car cars.”
Deeper integration than ever before
Carplay Ultra provides content for all screens of the driver, including a cluster tool, with dynamic and beautiful options for gear, speedometer, fuel breakup, temperature breakup and more, brought throughout the driving experience. Drivers can choose whether from their iPhone, such as maps and media, along with information that come from a car, such as advanced driver assistance systems and tire pressure, directly in the tool cluster.
Drivers can also use controls on screen, physical buttons or Siri to control standard vehicle functions such as a radio and car climate, as well as advanced functions and controls such as audio system configurations or performance settings, just from CarPlay, giving them more smoother and smoother experiences. CarPlay Ultra also introduces widgets of the driven iPhone that fits perfectly into the screen of a car or cluster to provide information at first glance.
A unique design for every car manufacturer
Carplay Ultra allows cars to express their different design philosophy with the appearance and feeling that their customers expect. The topics are created in close cooperation between Apple and the design team of cars, resulting in experiences that feel tailored to each vehicle. Drivers can also adapt the colors and wallpaper of topics to match their individual tastes.
“Aston Martin is a pleasure to work with Apple and first start Carplay Ultra,” said Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin. “As a brand focusing on top performance, it goes beyond the tracks associated with the driving line, dynamic performance and craftsmanship. Carplay Ultra integration is a clear example of the determination to work with the best companies in the world to bring unique experiences and skills to our customers.
Carplay Ultra joins Carplay, who is loved by drivers around the world and fundamentally changed the way people communicate with their vehicles, and provide a safer and smarter way to use the iPhone in the car. And as with Carplay, the iPhone is applied to the iPhone to protect personal data for Carplay Ultra.
Availability
- Starting with the US and Canada, Carplay will be the main model of Aviet Aston Martin and will be expanded to include vehicles around the world in the next 12 months.
- Experience is available in new orders of Aston Martin in the USA and Canada since today and will be available in the US and Canada in the US and Canada, which contains software updates available at local retailers in the coming weeks.
- Carplay Ultra works with iPhone 12 or newer iOS 18.5 or later.
- For more information about Aston Martin report and update to Aston Martin Dealerships, can be found at media.astonmartin.com.
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