Apple CarPlay was released in 2014 and allows drivers to access the phone, messaging, audio, navigation features and all other car related apps of their IPhone from their car. Users can connect their iPhone to the car either by using USB port or via a Bluetooth connection.
Apple has own phone, messaging, iTunes and maps apps, third party-apps including Spotify, audible and stitcher.
Apple CarPlay is available on more than 200 different car models from 40 brands including Audi, BMW, Porsche, Renault and Volvo. Amongst the cars which feature Apple CarPlay functionality are the new Volvo XC30, which became car of the year for 2018.
Apple CarPlay is available on any iPhone which comes with a ‘lightning’ charging cable.