WWDC 2022: Apple unveils next-gen CarPlay with advanced metrics and widgets

At WWDC 2022, Apple revealed a revamped CarPlay experience for cars. The update brings more controls, multiple-screen support, widget support and more. These new updates envision what Apple could achieve in terms of software, which is especially interesting considering the long-rumored Apple car. Here's what you should expect from the new CarPlay update.

Apple has focused on offering deep CarPlay integration with hardware in vehicles. Going forward, CarPlay will support multiple screens within the car to provide a unified experience. Moreover, you can control the radio or change the climate from CarPlay.

Apple says that CarPlay will now render useful metrics in the instrument cluster, including speed, fuel level, temperature and more. It's a handy addition for those who want to keep track of details without CarPlay.

To personalize the experience, Apple will let users change the gauge cluster design. You also get support for widgets to check weather and music details from the car dashboard

According to Apple, the next generation of CarPlay will arrive in new cars by the end of next year. Partners confirmed to get the new CarPlay experience include Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Nissan, Ford, Lincoln, Audi, Jaguar, Acura, Volvo, Honda, Renault, Infiniti and Polestar.

Apple says it will share more tidbits about next-gen CarPlay in the future. And as an interesting statistic, the company claims that 98% of new cars have CarPlay support and 79% of car buyers in the US prefer a car with CarPlay. So, do you like what you see in this awesome CarPlay sneak peek?