The oldest update of CarPlay, 2.0, It was expected for 2024, quite clearly, however, as we have seen, it has not been released, and its launch is not expected to be imminent, although it should be quite close to it.
Apple has not given any explanation for the delay, so many media venture to say that the brands did not like the model that the company presented, while others simply say that it was not completely ready and that they preferred to take it calmly. thus releasing the error-free and complete version.
When will CarPlay 2.0 come out?
The announcement of CarPlay 2.0 comes from 2022, at which time Apple presented this version that would allow drivers to control key vehicle functions directly from the CarPlay interface, something very convenient, but which, logically, would take time to implement, since it does not It only depends on them, but on the car brands.
In 2023 it was expected that a car would be able to carry it, however, the forecasts were very optimistic, and 2024 was set as the key date for its launch, something that did not happen either.
Despite these delays, evidence has been found in the iOS 18.3 beta code that indicates that Apple is still working on the project. The beta includes references to “CarPlayHybridInstrument” in the Maps app, suggesting the integration of map directions along with the speedometer and other in-car instruments. In addition, codes related to controlling the vehicle’s air conditioning through CarPlay have been identified.
It is true that some companies like General Motors have decided to eliminate CarPlay support in their electric vehicles in favor of their own systems, however, once CarPlay 2.0 is launched, it is likely that many will forget this, and use Apple’s own interface and system, because developing this is not easy either, and many iPhone and Apple users in general will prefer to purchase a vehicle with their ecosystem, rather than one owned by the brand.
For now there is no clear release date, however, it seems that the system would be almost complete, so the first cars that incorporate it could be very close, and we can see them before the end of the first half of 2025although as we already saw in 2023 and 2024, they are assumptions, and despite being stronger, it is not official or guaranteed, since it will depend on that agreement between the brands and that everything works as it should.
And you, do you think that this version of CarPlay will be so interesting, or are you content with the controls and menus of the vehicle itself, using the current version of CarPlay to control the music, the navigation, and little else, being sufficient for the use of most people? The truth is that being able to change the air conditioning from CarPlay is a wonder, however, it will not provide anything that you cannot do, although slower, with your own car, so we are not one of those who are impatient for its release, despite We would like to see if he surprises us with something else.
