CarPlay gets first major overhaul since release with iOS 13
CarPlay is getting it's first major overhaul since its original release with iOS 13 including a new dashboard, new calendar app, and much more.
The new CarPlay dashboard in iOS 13
When hooking up your iPhone with iOS 13 to your CarPlay receiver you are met with an entirely new dashboard. It allows you to view multiple things at once such as a map to one side, your music controls to the right, and still room for smart suggestions like your garage door opener as you arrive home or your next calendar appointment.
Speaking of calendars, there is an entirely new calendar app just for CarPlay.
The new CarPlay Music app in iOS 13
The Music app has been wholly redesigned with album art front and center with a streamlined interface.
Siri is less intrusive in iOS 13
When accessing Siri, the virtual assistant no longer takes the entire screen but stays minimized at the bottom of the display. Siri also now works with other third-party apps such as Waze for navigation and audio apps such as Pandora.
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The new CarPlay dashboard in iOS 13
When hooking up your iPhone with iOS 13 to your CarPlay receiver you are met with an entirely new dashboard. It allows you to view multiple things at once such as a map to one side, your music controls to the right, and still room for smart suggestions like your garage door opener as you arrive home or your next calendar appointment.
Speaking of calendars, there is an entirely new calendar app just for CarPlay.
The new CarPlay Music app in iOS 13
The Music app has been wholly redesigned with album art front and center with a streamlined interface.
Siri is less intrusive in iOS 13
When accessing Siri, the virtual assistant no longer takes the entire screen but stays minimized at the bottom of the display. Siri also now works with other third-party apps such as Waze for navigation and audio apps such as Pandora.
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The very last thing I need on my dash is a calendar. But I would like to overlay weather on the map.
And wireless CarPlay would be nice - but I freely recognize that this is beyond Apple's control. But maybe they can devote some resources to help automakers do this? OTOH, this might be part of Project Titan.
Maybe Siri can help you out? Not sure why we need to "see" it (says eightzero who stepped off a curb just this morning to a walk signal only to hear screeching tires to my left driven by a person holding up a cell phone.)
I have the same problem. I’ve found that waiting 30 seconds or so after I start the car before plugging my phone in makes it more reliable. If I plug it in too soon it either won’t connect, or the car play screen comes up but the audio plays out of the phone rather than the car audio system. Interestingly, I’ve had similar problems using lightning headphones which makes me think it’s a problem with the phone or iOS rather than the car.
The current gen CarPlay (iOS 12 and below) has always felt so unpolished and unfinished, to me... You have these large screens, but CarPlay would only use half the screen, leaving big black blob to the right. Thankfully, BMW's split-screen option does allow you to display other content there, even matching album artwork when you play music via CarPlay - which does not show up in default Apple CarPlay system (!!! what a waste of space !!!). Looking at the screenshots from iOS 13 and the keynote this morning, it looks like CarPlay FINALLY will be something I'll actually use. I've had CarPlay for years in different cars, never used it beyond the setup/novelty run, always switching back to default BMW apps which are far superior. iOS 13 may change that (reserving final judgment for when it's out).
CarPlay is basically a virtual screen - everything actually runs from your iPhone. There's no logic or processing data in the car's infotainment system. It's basically a dummy external iPhone display.
Actually, I have a similar issue (although fairly rare) with a JVC unit (non-CarPlay). It takes about 20 seconds for it to "see" my iPhone before Apple Music starts playing -- although using a USB/LIghtening cable is quicker. And, sometimes, rarely, it doesn't connect at all and I have to turn the car off and restart it to reset the unit so it sees the phone.
I won't begrudge folks their choice in cars, since I expect the same from them, but none of those brands holds much appeal for me.
Siri should be more involved, the screen should be less involved.
Even the AirPods update got it right.
Unfortunately Apple doesn't have control over the hardware from clueless car manufacturers. If Apple controlled the system from the hardware up, it would be a lot more reliable.