Next-gen CarPlay battles Android Automotive for carmakers, drivers

Following the demise of Apple's own automotive project, the company's attention has turned to the next-generation CarPlay and its relationship with automakers.A visualization of CarPlayAlthough Apple first debuted a next-generation CarPlay concept in the summer of 2022, only two automakers thus far — Porsche and Aston-Martin — have committed to the product. More carmakers have signed on to the more comprehensive and built-in Android Automotive technology.This is different from the first-gen Android Auto, in that the Automotive system is embedded in the vehicle at the factory. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's next-gen CarPlay still runs on the iPhone, which provides greater flexibility, but no opportunity for licensing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums