The best CarPlay upgrades to try in iOS 27
Apple released iOS 27 to everyone a few weeks ago, and it includes several CarPlay changes worth checking out. Here are a few changes I’ve been loving so far. more…
Apple's iOS 27 update has introduced a variety of enhancements to CarPlay, making it a more useful and enjoyable experience for users. One of the most significant updates is the introduction of Siri AI, which has been found to be especially helpful in CarPlay. Siri can now answer questions based on personal context, world knowledge, and more, allowing users to find specific addresses or locations using just their voice without the need for manual input.
Additionally, CarPlay in iOS 27 features a persistent "Now Playing" MiniPlayer, which appears in the upper-right corner of the interface and provides playback controls, album artwork, and an audio scrubber for easily navigating through songs or podcasts. Apple has also added new wallpapers for CarPlay, similar to the stock iOS 27 wallpapers found on iPhones.
The update focuses on performance and reliability improvements, particularly addressing issues with audio and connectivity in CarPlay. Finally, iOS 27 allows developers to create dedicated video apps for CarPlay, although this feature requires support from automakers and may take some time before it becomes widely available. Despite the absence of CarPlay Ultra, Apple's commitment to meaningful improvements in the existing version of CarPlay is evident and appreciated by many users.
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