<ul><li>Apple has launched CarPlay Ultra, previously known as the next-generation CarPlay, initially available in new Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.</li><li>The integration of CarPlay Ultra offers a deeper and fuller experience spread across various screens in the car, including the instrument cluster, accessible with iPhone 12 or newer devices running iOS 18.5 or later.</li><li>Apple has combined touchscreen functionality with physical controls like steering wheel buttons and voice commands for climate and radio control, enhancing user experience.</li><li>While CarPlay Ultra appears to be a significant upgrade, its availability in mainstream vehicles remains uncertain, as automakers tend to be slow in adopting software integrations, especially in instrument clusters.</li></ul>

Apple CarPlay Ultra Is Finally Here — If You’re Driving a New Aston Martin

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