CarPlay
Protocol for connecting Apple hardware to car radios / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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CarPlay, or Apple CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. It is available on iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or later.
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Original author(s) | Apple Inc. |
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Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
Initial release | March 10, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-10) |
Stable release | iOS 17.4.1
/ March 21, 2024; 48 days ago (2024-03-21) |
Operating system | iOS |
Platform | iPhone |
Available in | Same language as the connected iPhone |
Type | Telematics |
Website | apple |
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More than 800 car models come with support for CarPlay, according to Apple.[1] Vehicle owners can add support by installing certain aftermarket vehicle audio products.[2]
Most CarPlay-equipped vehicles connect to iOS devices through a USB connection,[2] while some also allow devices to connect through a wireless connection.[3] Wireless support can also be added through aftermarket dongles.[4]