Apple releases the iOS 18 developer update at its WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10, with lots of new incremental upgrades for its major operating systems such as watchOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more. However, the latest iOS 18 update also includes a handful of new features for Apple’s car software, CarPlay, which went unnoticed.
These new features include Voice control, Colour Filters, and Sound Recognition. There are also some visual upgrades, which are labeled as accessibility features. However, you might be unsure how to use these new iOS 18 features for CarPlay in your car. Here’s how to use them.
Voice Control
The Voice Control features let drivers navigate through the CarPlay interface and control the native apps using their voice. To access this feature on your CarPlay infotainment system, follow these steps:
Open the Settings app.
Now, head to the accessibility section, and under the Physical and Motor section locate Voice Control.
After that turn it on. It will now display a new mic icon on your phone and CarPlay system.
That’s it. Voice Control is now enabled on your vehicle. You can try custom commands like ‘Open Music,’ ‘Close Maps,’ and more.
Sound Recognition
Sound Recognition is provided in CarPlay to provide notifications for driving-related sounds, such as car horns and sirens. This feature can be especially beneficial to drivers who want to listen to all app notifications, without losing focus on the road. Here’s how to enable it:
Go to the Settings app.
Next, go to the Sounds section.
Here you will three different options to change the silent mode settings.
You can now choose to turn on or off Silent Mode and your iPhone will automatically follow these settings.
Colour Filters
Apple has also added some visual enhancements such as Colour Filters to CarPlay. This feature can help drivers with colour blindness to differentiate colours on the CarPlay interface. It can be enabled from the Settings app and users have the choice to choose from four different colour filters.
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