Again in December 2023, Porsche and Aston Martin gave us all hope for the stalled next-gen CarPlay venture. As reported by Automotive and Driver journal, the luxurious carmakers previewed a customized CarPlay system for future automotive fashions. Over a yr later, we nonetheless don’t know after they’re going to begin rolling off the lot.
Porsche has introduced an up to date Porsche Communication Administration system for its 2026 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne mannequin collection, and Apple’s next-gen CarPlay is nowhere to be discovered. Porsche describes the system as “extra responsive” and smarter, together with built-in assist for Amazon’s Alexa assistant. Much like CarPlay, which remains to be supported, the Porsche Communication Administration system additionally provides “direct entry to numerous apps from totally different classes.”
Whereas the press launch doesn’t particularly name out next-gen CarPlay, it’s clear that Porsche’s new system isn’t the one described by Automotive and Driver. That design options “background wallpaper that mimics the model’s distinct houndstooth (or Pepita in Porsche-speak) seat sample.” The system described right here is for infotainment relatively than a full dashboard takeover.
The following technology of CarPlay, as Apple describes it, “ensures a cohesive design expertise that’s the perfect of your automotive and your iPhone — with designs for every automaker that specific your car’s character and model.” It’s going to management car capabilities like air-con and radio and supply full personalization choices for every producer.
Apple has but to formally announce any partnerships for next-gen CarPlay.
