Apple has marked a major advancement in vehicle technology with the official debut of CarPlay Ultra, its contemporary in-car infotainment system. With intentions to expand to current models with the newest entertainment systems in the upcoming weeks, this cutting-edge system is first offered in new Aston Martin automobiles in the United States and Canada.

By expanding Apple’s ecosystem from the infotainment panel to the instrument cluster, CarPlay Ultra revolutionizes the in-car experience. Users may personalize the interface by combining vehicle data with widgets powered by Apple. It offers a smooth and simple user experience by integrating Siri to handle elements like the radio, climate control, and performance settings. Three years after it was first revealed, Apple’s next-generation CarPlay entertainment software is finally making its debut.

Since Google has been assisting automakers in shipping cars that include an embedded edition of its Android Auto operating system for years, Apple’s introduction of CarPlay Ultra helps level the playing field with Google. Google just said this week that it would be integrating its generative AI Gemini into Android Auto.

Models Compatible with Aston Martin

Aston Martin’s core model portfolio, which includes the DB12 Coupe and Volante, Vantage Coupe and Roadster, Vanquish Coupe and Volante, DBX707, and DBX S, all support CarPlay Ultra. A software upgrade for existing Aston Martin vehicles with the brand’s contemporary infotainment system will be made available at local dealerships in the upcoming weeks. The technology is presently available for new car orders in the US and Canada.

According to Reddit, drivers must have an iPhone 12 or greater running IOS 18.5 or later in order to use CarPlay Ultra. Within the next 12 months, Aston Martin intends to make its next-generation automotive interface available on more cars worldwide, becoming the first luxury carmaker to do so across its whole lineup.

IOS 18.5 Requirements

With the same system requirements as earlier iterations of IOS 18, iOS 18.5 can be used on any device that can run IOS 18. In particular, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR models from 2018 are included, as are all subsequent models up to the iPhone 16 series.

  •  5–10 GB of free storage
  •  Wi-Fi must be steady.
  •  Make sure the battery has enough life.
  •  All devices have the update available.
  •  Advanced features: exclusive to the A17 Pro