British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has become the world's first brand to launch the new Apple CarPlay Ultra in its new models. Read below what's new in the CarPlay Ultra and when it will arrive in the UAE.

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Aston Martin launches Apple CarPlay Ultra - All details

The new Apple CarPlay Ultra is the second generation of the wireless smartphone connectivity in cars by the company. 

Aston Martin has launched the new version of CarPlay in its all-new models, which are going to be sold in the US and Canadian car markets.

The CarPlay 2, aka the Ultra, was originally planned for a 2023-end launch. However, the late launch has been compensated for with new features.

The new software was initially proposed to Aston Martin and Porsche, which later resulted in Aston Martin picking its bets to try the new software.

The new-gen CarPlay Ultra will be offered alongside the standard CarPlay. The company has plans to offer it on the premium cars as of now, which shall be followed by the mass market products later.

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What is special about the Apple CarPlay Ultra?

So, as per Apple, the new CarPlay Ultra offers seamless connectivity where users can see the infotainment, speedometer console, and even passenger screens with all feature functionalities.

The key highlights of the Apple CarPlay Ultra are as follows:

• It shows data on the speedometer gauges, including speed limit, vehicle positioning, and more
• Users can opt for personalised themes as per their choice for display
• The driver can access complete information of the vehicle, like ADAS features, tyre pressure, and other data, in the instrument console
• The driver can access the AC controls, radio, and other information via Siri voice commands
• Gets dedicated built-in apps for the various functions of the vehicle 

With the new Apple CarPlay Ultra, users can basically access every function of the vehicle on the go, while being behind the steering wheel. 

Apple CarPlay Ultra UAE launch details

As of now, the new Apple CarPlay Ultra is exclusive to the Aston Martin cars, which will be sold in the US and Canada for now.

Hopefully, we can expect the new CarPlay Ultra to be accepted by other makers soon, and it is highly likely that the UAE car market will get this feature by the end of this year.

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Our conclusion

The new Apple CarPlay Ultra offers seamless connectivity for drivers. The complete vehicle information and various functions can be controlled on the go, without even touching the infotainment screen. This feature will not only ease driving fatigue but also help in better time optimisation and increased safety.

FAQs

1. What is Apple CarPlay Ultra?

The new Apple CarPlay Ultra offers complete information about the vehicle on all the display screens with personalisation options.

2. Which cars have the Apple CarPlay Ultra?

Currently, only Aston Martin's new models like the DBX, Vanquish, etc, have the Apple CarPlay Ultra. But, Hyundai and Kia will soon receive the new CarPlay 2.

3. When is the Apple CarPlay Ultra coming to the UAE?

We expect the new Apple CarPlay Ultra to be launched in the UAE by the end of 2025.