March 20, 2025

iOS 744: Cultivating Your CarPlay Experience - A tour of CarPlay with Rosemary!

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32 minutes

Drive into the world of Apple CarPlay as hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard provide a comprehensive visual tour of this automotive technology, explaining how it works, what it can do, and how to customize it for your driving needs.

What is CarPlay? - CarPlay is an extension of your iPhone that projects to your car's display, not software installed by car manufacturers.

Connection Types - Available in both wired (USB) and wireless versions, with wireless CarPlay using a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

CarPlay Interface - The interface includes a dashboard with maps, media controls, and customizable app icons that can be organized based on frequency of use.

App Management - Users can control which apps appear in CarPlay through Settings > General > CarPlay on their iPhone, removing distracting apps like Zoom or Teams.

CarPlay Settings - In-car settings include options for driving focus mode, message announcements, appearance (light/dark mode), wallpaper selection, and accessibility features.

Accessibility Features - Options include bold text, color filters for colorblindness, voice control using iPhone's microphone, and sound recognition for car horns and sirens.

Apple Intelligence Integration - New feature allows Siri to remain on screen without blocking the map view, plus automatic message sending.

Siri Suggestions - Calendar events, HomeKit controls, and other contextual suggestions appear on the dashboard and can be toggled on/off.

Third-Party Apps - Apps like Carrot Weather are now available for CarPlay, showing weather information while driving.

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iTunes Match Question - Bill asked what happens if he discontinues iTunes Match. Will his music be safe even if he hasn't downloaded it all?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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March 20, 2025

iOS 744: Cultivating Your CarPlay Experience - A tour of CarPlay with Rosemary!

Listen Later

32 minutes

Drive into the world of Apple CarPlay as hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard provide a comprehensive visual tour of this automotive technology, explaining how it works, what it can do, and how to customize it for your driving needs.

What is CarPlay? - CarPlay is an extension of your iPhone that projects to your car's display, not software installed by car manufacturers.

Connection Types - Available in both wired (USB) and wireless versions, with wireless CarPlay using a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

CarPlay Interface - The interface includes a dashboard with maps, media controls, and customizable app icons that can be organized based on frequency of use.

App Management - Users can control which apps appear in CarPlay through Settings > General > CarPlay on their iPhone, removing distracting apps like Zoom or Teams.

CarPlay Settings - In-car settings include options for driving focus mode, message announcements, appearance (light/dark mode), wallpaper selection, and accessibility features.

Accessibility Features - Options include bold text, color filters for colorblindness, voice control using iPhone's microphone, and sound recognition for car horns and sirens.

Apple Intelligence Integration - New feature allows Siri to remain on screen without blocking the map view, plus automatic message sending.

Siri Suggestions - Calendar events, HomeKit controls, and other contextual suggestions appear on the dashboard and can be toggled on/off.

Third-Party Apps - Apps like Carrot Weather are now available for CarPlay, showing weather information while driving.

Feedback

iTunes Match Question - Bill asked what happens if he discontinues iTunes Match. Will his music be safe even if he hasn't downloaded it all?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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