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Yet Another Automaker Reaffirms No Plans to Support CarPlay Ultra
UPPER BAVARIA, BAVARIA, JUL 23 – BMW rejects Apple CarPlay Ultra to maintain control over its user experience and focuses on its native iDrive X system debuting on the BMW iX3 and future Neue Klasse models.
- BMW confirmed this week that it will not be adopting Apple CarPlay Ultra in any of its future models.
- This decision follows BMW's earlier 2022 stance and reflects a broader industry trend of automakers reconsidering Ultra support.
- BMW is focusing on its revamped iDrive X system, which includes features like Panoramic Display and will debut in the iX3 model before wider rollout.
- Apple launched CarPlay Ultra a few months ago, requiring an iPhone 12 or newer with iOS 18.5+, and it enables deeper vehicle control across displays.
- BMW's rejection of CarPlay Ultra suggests ongoing emphasis on proprietary software and indicates that the system's wider adoption may remain limited.
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