iOS 13 to bring system-wide Dark Mode, tabs, enhanced Live Photos & Home screen, more
iOS 13 will rock Dark Mode for easier nighttime viewing and power savings on OLED devices.
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Kuo: Apple to use custom chips for the long-awaited car effort between 2023 and 2025
Any significant talk about a possible Apple car or autonomous driving project is, of course, coming from Kuo, everyone’s favorite (and most reliable) Apple analyst “out there”.
You can now use Google’s Waze using CarPlay
The latest version of Waze finally adds CarPlay support to the popular navigation app. The compatibility arrives with the 4.43.4 app update.
You can now navigate Google Maps on CarPlay
Google Maps is officially supported by Apple CarPlay. Thanks to this support, iPhone users can navigate with Google Maps from their car’s built-in display.
How to customize Maps turn-by-turn navigation alerts on your Apple Watch in watchOS 5
With watchOS 5, Apple Watch wearers are allowed to separately toggle turn-by-turn alerts for driving, CarPlay and walking, which wasn’t possible on older watchOS versions. If you mainly navigate with your watch, here’s how to customize navigation alerts to your liking.
Mapsic incorporates music controls into Apple and Google Maps
Wish there was an easier way to control your music playback while you were navigating with Apple or Google Maps? Try Mapsic.
Sony’s bestselling aftermarket CarPlay receiver just got better
Not fond of buying a new car just to enjoy CarPlay? If so, consider Sony’s latest aftermarket receiver with a 6.4-inch touchscreen that brings CarPlay and Android Auto systems to any car, plus support for iDatalink Maestro and more.
Kuo: Apple Car back on track, coming within 5-7 years
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the iPhone maker is positioning itself to introduce an automobile in three to five years.
Apple partners with Fiat Chrysler & Volkswagen to bundle Apple Music trial with new vehicles that support CarPlay
Apple has partnered up with Fiat Chrysler and Volkswagen to offer a six-month subscription to Apple Music when purchasing a new vehicle with CarPlay. The new promo will start on May 1, 2018.
New in iOS 11.3: increased pairing security for USB accessories
iOS 11.3 increases pairing security for connected USB accessories. The new rules require that you approve the connection either by plugging the accessory via the Lightning connector or entering your device passcode once per week.
Apple reportedly delays new iOS 12 features to focus on reliability and performance
A new report claims Apple has pivoted their upcoming plans for iOS. Instead of several new features making their debut this year, Apple will put a higher priority on performance and quality, delaying the majority of new features until next year.
Apple Maps lane guidance expands to New Zealand, Belgium, Netherlands & Sweden
Apple Maps now provides lane guidance in four additional countries—New Zealand, Belgium, Netherlands and Sweden—bringing the number of markets where this feature is available to eleven.