Apple’s Android Automotive rival is delayed indefinitely
After missing its 2024 deadline, Apple has officially rescheduled the CarPlay 2 launch.
- Apple revealed the next generation of CarPlay during the main WWDC22 keynote and promised a 2024 release.
- Like Android Automotive, CarPlay 2 will unlock more advanced vehicle controls beyond entertainment and navigation apps.
- The company has now officially acknowledged the update’s delay, but no precise release date is in sight.
For years, CarPlay has mirrored iPhone screens to vehicles’ infotainment systems, letting users stream music and navigate with digital maps through an optimized UI. During its main WWDC22 keynote, Apple announced CarPlay 2 and promised to deliver it last year. Like Android Automotive, the next-gen CarPlay will partially work without a tethered smartphone, letting users access vehicle controls and relevant data. After missing its 2024 deadline, Apple has now acknowledged the delay without providing a clear launch date for the update.
Apple has removed references to CarPlay 2 launching in 2024 from its website, confirming the service’s delay. In a statement to 9to5Mac, the company reassured users that it’s still working with automakers to deliver it.
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