Apple announced iOS 15 earlier this week, and just as expected, CarPlay has received some love too, with the car-optimized experience getting a bunch of improvements that are already part of a preview currently available for registered developers.
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In addition to the new feature called Driving Focus and support for announcing messages with Siri, CarPlay will also get the new Apple Maps experience that includes a revamped dark mode and the 3D navigation support.
Of course, these are improvements specifically aimed at those who rely on Apple Maps for navigation, but as we learned already, Apple is working non-stop on refining its Google Maps alternative, so the number of users is likely to grow both on the iPhone and on CarPlay.
Apple Maps, for example, will be getting more detailed maps, as well as a 3D navigation mode that will make it easier to figure out which way to go, with colored items on the map for a clearer view.
One of the most significant shortcomings of the likes of CarPlay and Android Auto is that drivers are tempted to look at the screen. That is why both Apple and Google are working non-stop on improving the hands-free experience and making voice commands an essential feature available for everybody.