Apple is what drivers are looking forward to CarPlay 2.0 is preparing to take in-car technology to a new level. Although the initial release date has been postponed, leaked information and images show that this upgrade is worth the wait.

CarPlay 2.0 offers a rich and customizable widget system that turns in-car dashboards into an extension of the iPhone. This system has a design very similar to iOS and iPadOS widget structures:

• Personalization in Dashboards: Drivers will be able to customize their screens with real-time information such as weather forecast, calendar events, music playback controls or news headlines.
• Dynamic Widget Styles: Different widgets will be available in square and rectangular format. For example, the navigation map will be visible on one part of the screen and the music playlist on the other.

Greater Control and Integration

CarPlay 2.0 promises to control not only infotainment systems but also basic functions in the vehicle:

• Speedometer and Air Conditioning Controls: Apple predicts that CarPlay will handle even such basic controls, in line with vehicle manufacturers’ design languages.
• Support for Automobile Manufacturers: According to leaked information, the new version will be able to support themes and features of private car manufacturers, thus offering a more integrated in-car experience.

Apple’s vision is to make the driving experience more intuitive, more personal and at the same time very familiar with the update. One make It aims to create a perfect bridge between technology and driving by bringing the flexibility and power of iPhone to the dashboard of your vehicle.

It is eagerly awaited when Apple will officially announce this major update. If the vision is realized, CarPlay 2.0 could redefine the standards in in-car infotainment systems.

Users who installed the iOS 18.2.1 update on their iPhone no longer have the chance to go back to the old version.

After each iOS update, Apple gives users a certain amount of time to roll back to the old version. Thus, consumers who install the new version can reinstall the old iOS version if they experience problems or do not like the performance. While Apple’s turnaround time is longer for major updates, it is generally less for minor updates. Installing the old version is called signing. Signing is a process by which Apple approves a software version for use and verifies that it is safe.

Coming to our news, Apple is starting from today. iOS 18.2 He put his signatures aside. This means that iPhone owners who updated to iOS 18.2.1 will not be able to restore iOS 18.2. iOS 18.2.1 was released in early January. It was previously expected that the signings would be stopped, but Apple kept the period a little longer. 18.2.1 is a minor update and according to Apple’s statement, it fixes some critical issues.

The most notable update this year will be iOS 18.4. 18.4 is a critical update because it will include comprehensive upgrades to Apple Intelligence, including Siri. Version 18.4 is expected to arrive in April. iOS x.4 updates are usually released in March, but 18.4 will be released a little later than usual.

Let’s also take a look at the rumors about iOS 19. Mark Gurman, whom we know from Bloomberg, reiterated that there will be a more advanced and more talkative Siri in iOS 19. Gurman also emphasized that Siri in iOS 19 will be supported by the large language model. The improvements Apple will make will make Siri more similar to ChatGPT, and the virtual assistant will be able to fulfill complex and special requests. Apple will likely introduce iOS 19 and the revamped Siri at WWDC 2025. However, Mark Gurman said that the renewed Siri will not be fully available until spring 2026, that is, until the iOS 19.4 update. Gurman stated that many additional features planned for iOS 19 were included in the 19.4 update and postponed.