While the most outstanding functions, such as Priority notifications And the expansion of visual intelligence, have already been announced, a new API has appeared without making too much in the documentation for Apple developers.
New function in Carplay: live sport
It is an improvement designed specifically for Sports applications in Carplayallowing a richer and more visual integration for fans who do not want to miss a single detail of their favorite teams while driving, although we will see if this does not remain attention from the truly important: driving.
Under the name of “Cpnowplayingmodesports”, this API introduces a “sports mode” that adapts the reproduction interface in Carplay to show more intuitively and attractively the Information from sporting events. Apple describes it as a way to optimize the live playback screen or the broadcast of recorded matches, offering visual data of each equipment on the left and right sides of the screen. In addition, a high quality background image will be added that will give a more immersive touch to the experience.
Something surprising in this new way is that it only works with sporting events that face Exactly two teamsindicating that it is mainly intended for sports such as football, basketball or tennis, where the confrontation is direct and clearly delimited between two contestants. This allows the interface to precisely show the information of each equipment without overloading the screen.
iOS 18.4 will arrive in a week
Apple has not made an official announcement about this novelty, but since it appears in the developer documentation, it is confirmed that it is already ready to be implemented by compatible sports applications. Now, it will depend on developers to integrate this option into their apps so that users can benefit from the function. To take advantage of it, it will be necessary to have an iPhone with iOS 18.4 and a carplay compatible vehicle. In the case of developers, integration will require Xcode 16.3 RC or a later version.
But this is not the only novelty that will arrive in Carplay with iOS 18.4. The update also introduces a third row of icons In cars with larger screens, which will facilitate access to more applications simultaneously. In addition, Apple Maps has improved its route system for electric vehicles, incorporating compatibility with load stations Tesla Nacswhich is an important step towards the standardization of the load in electric cars.
IOS 18.4 are expected to be officially launched In the early Aprilso in a matter of days this new API could begin to appear in some of the most popular sports applications. For sport fans who use Carplay, this update promises to keep their clubs or preferred athletes more intuitive and attractive, even when they are on the road.
