iOS 17.4 brings eight new apps to the next-generation CarPlay interface for quick access to in-car features like climate control, rear-view cameras and more.
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CarTubePlus TrollStore-based CarPlay YouTube client enters public beta testing [u]
CarPlay doesn’t ordinarily allow users to play YouTube videos on a vehicle’s CarPlay-compatible head unit, but a new app called CarTubePlus by osk3apps screws the rules and lets you do it anyhow.
Aston Martin and Porsche preview their next-gen CarPlay designs coming in 2024
Aston Martin and Porsche collaborated with Apple on brand-distinct CarPlay experiences coming to their infotainment systems in 2024.
CarMovie app for TrollStore unlocks video playback capabilities via CarPlay
Among the many things that aren’t allowed on CarPlay-capable head units is watching videos, and for valid reasons. After all, car manufacturers don’t want to offer this feature as it may entice some individuals to pay more attention to a screen in front of their face while driving than the actual road they’re driving on.
CoolStar says fix for CarPlay issues in latest version of Taurine iOS 14-based jailbreak unlikely to be fixed
In case you haven’t been following along, the Odyssey Team’s iOS & iPadOS 14-centric Taurine jailbreak tool received an update this past week that added iOS & iPadOS 14.4-14.8.1 support.
CarPlayHideLabels hides app icon labels from your CarPlay Home Screen
Minimalists who wish to stretch their values to include the user experience in their CarPlay-enabled vehicle might take an interest in a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called CarPlayHideLabels by iOS developer joshuaseltzer.
iOS and iPadOS 16.5 bring a new wallpaper but no Siri screen recording commands
The iOS 16.5 release notes mention enhancements like a new wallpaper, but Siri screen recording that was present in betas is nowhere to be seen.
CarBridge tweak that unlocks CarPlay-restricted apps in the car adds rootless jailbreak support for iOS 15 & 16
If you drive a CarPlay-enabled vehicle and you have a jailbroken iPhone, then you’d be doing yourself a serious injustice if you didn’t already own the CarBridge jailbreak tweak by iOS developer leftyfl1p.
Uber is rolling out CarPlay support for its driver app
CarPlay support in Uber’s Driver app should promote safer driving as drivers can view and accept trips without using their phones.
CarTube for TrollStore lets TrollStore users access YouTube via CarPlay without a jailbreak
Some apps are purposely limited in terms of CarPlay availability, generally for the sake of safe driving. This includes video playback apps such as Netflix or YouTube.
How to fix CarPlay not working in your car or your iPhone
Unable to set up or use CarPlay with your iPhone 15 or older? In this troubleshooting guide, we've listed several possible solutions to fix all CarPlay issues between your iPhone and your car.
How to turn off CarPlay on your iPhone
If you don’t want to use CarPlay, or have two iPhones and wish to disable CarPlay on one, you have the option to turn it off. In this tutorial, we will show you three easy ways to do that.