Apple on Tuesday launched beta 4 of the iOS 17.4 upgrade and it has a brand-new function to experiment with if you have the correct cars and truck. According to the designer release notes, CarPlay with Apple Maps assistance has actually been upgraded:
In iOS 17.4, with supported CarPlay cars, Apple Maps will provide a brand-new instrument cluster experience with info about upcoming maneuvers. Users will have the ability to switch the preferred display screen type in between the primary and instrument cluster screen by tapping the map setup button on the upper right of the Maps primary screen.
Considering that this function works “in between the primary and instrument cluster screen,” it appears that it's for CarPlay executions that utilize 2 screens. A lot of automobiles utilize just the primary screen situated in the center of the vehicle console for CarPlay. Apple included the capability for CarPlay to deal with the instrument cluster screen and display screen maneuver cards in iOS 13.
At WWDC in 2022, Apple previewed “the next generation of CarPlay,” a yet-to-be-released variation of CarPlay that entirely takes control of the control panel. Porsche has actually previewed next-gen CarPlay, and the very first automobiles with the software application are expected to deliver this year, however no official statements have actually been made. The brand-new CarPlay function in the iOS 17.4 beta 4 is different from next-gen CarPlay.
You can discover more about the in-auto experience in our CarPlay FAQ. And find out more about the iOS 17.4 beta, which likewise consists of brand-new choices for dispersing iOS apps from alternative app markets in the EU.
Author: Roman Loyola, Senior Editor
Roman has actually covered innovation given that the early 1990s. His profession began at MacUser, and he's worked for MacAddict, Mac|Life, and TechTV.
