Apple CarPlay Ultra Explained Next Gen Smart Car Features Now Rolling Out | NEWSDRIFT

Discover everything you need to know about Apple CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation in-car experience now rolling out in 2025! In this video, we break down all the latest features, compatible vehicles, iPhone requirements, and what makes CarPlay Ultra the biggest update to Apple’s automotive tech yet.

🚗 What's New in CarPlay Ultra?

Fully integrated instrument cluster support

Customizable multi-screen layouts

Real-time vehicle data display (fuel, speed, tire pressure)

Touchscreen, button, and Siri voice control

iPhone 12 or newer required (iOS 18.5+)

Widgets for navigation, music, calendar, and more

Currently launching with Aston Martin models in the U.S. and Canada, and coming soon to brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

If you're interested in smart car technology, Apple innovations, or want to see how your iPhone can take full control of your driving experience, this video is for you!

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Welcome to today's video, where we're diving into one of the most exciting announcements from Apple this year—CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of Apple CarPlay that’s officially rolling out today. If you're a fan of smart driving experiences and seamless tech integration, you’re going to want to hear this.

Apple has just begun rolling out CarPlay Ultra, starting with new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. This isn’t just an update. It’s a complete overhaul of the CarPlay experience, bringing deeper integration, a fully customizable interface, and new ways to interact with your car like never before.

So, what exactly is CarPlay Ultra? At its core, it’s a smarter, more immersive version of CarPlay that goes beyond the infotainment screen. CarPlay Ultra taps directly into the vehicle’s systems and spreads its interface across all driver-facing displays. That means your instrument cluster, like the speedometer and fuel gauge, is now part of the CarPlay experience. You’ll see navigation directions, media controls, vehicle stats, and even driver assistance features right where your eyes already are—on the dashboard.

And it doesn’t stop there. One of the biggest highlights of CarPlay Ultra is customization. Drivers now have the power to tailor their in-car experience to suit their personal style. Want your speed and fuel levels front and center, with music and messages off to the side? You got it. Prefer a sleek, minimalist theme or something more sporty? That’s possible too. This level of customization allows the vehicle’s digital interface to reflect both the automaker’s design language and your individual preferences.

CarPlay Ultra also brings improved interaction. Whether you prefer using the touchscreen, physical buttons, or Siri voice commands, the system supports all three. And it’s not just for controlling music and maps anymore. You can now adjust the climate control, change radio stations, configure audio system settings, and even tweak performance settings—all through CarPlay Ultra. It transforms your iPhone into a command center for your car.

Now, let’s talk compatibility. To use CarPlay Ultra, you’ll need an iPhone 12 or newer running iOS 18.5 or later. Once connected, you’ll have access to powerful new widgets that provide glanceable information right on your car’s displays. Think calendar events, weather updates, reminders, and more—all designed to keep your focus on the road while still staying connected.

As of today, CarPlay Ultra is available in new Aston Martin vehicles shipping in the U.S. and Canada. But if you already own a recent Aston Martin with the brand’s latest infotainment system from 2023, don’t worry. A software update will bring CarPlay Ultra to your car in the coming weeks.

And Aston Martin isn’t the only player involved. Apple confirmed that other major automakers—including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis—are actively working on bringing CarPlay Ultra to their future models. So if you’re not in the market for a luxury sports car, there’s still a good chance you’ll experience this upgrade in the near future.

To sum it up, CarPlay Ultra is a major leap forward in how our vehicles and smartphones work together. With deep system integration, a customizable multi-screen interface, enhanced controls, and the power of the iPhone, Apple is redefining what it means to have a smart car.

That’s all for today’s update. If you’re excited about the future of in-car tech and want to stay informed on Apple’s latest innovations, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks for listening, and we’ll see you in the next video