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Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.4, which includes a new CarPlay feature for those who own big screens, like the proud owners of a Mach-E.

iOS 18.4 adds a third row of icons. It's a small but nice enhancement if you have a lot of CarPlay-enabled apps.

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Yes I like having the three rows so I don't have to swipe to the next screen as often. And agree with Matt that it would be cool if we could have more than 3 Apps in the dock.
 


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They need to fix the multi view. The map should be 90% of the screen and then the audio playing should be a bar at the bottom. It is mind blowing how terrible the current multi view layout is. It’s also mind blowing that ford doesn’t pull the audio info over the the steering wheel screen as well.

Also, no one wants to see the album art, just give the artist name and the track to keep the panel layout small.

The android auto experience is light years ahead of CarPlay.
 

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Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.4, which includes a new CarPlay feature for those who own big screens, like the proud owners of a Mach-E.

iOS 18.4 adds a third row of icons. It's a small but nice enhancement if you have a lot of CarPlay-enabled apps.

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Thnx for this, will give it a go if it’s here in UK.
 

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They need to fix the multi view. The map should be 90% of the screen and then the audio playing should be a bar at the bottom. It is mind blowing how terrible the current multi view layout is. It’s also mind blowing that ford doesn’t pull the audio info over the the steering wheel screen as well.

Also, no one wants to see the album art, just give the artist name and the track to keep the panel layout small.

The android auto experience is light years ahead of CarPlay.
This is the only thing that matters. Being able to see only the next 12 seconds of my route is beyond dumb.
 

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They need to fix the multi view. The map should be 90% of the screen and then the audio playing should be a bar at the bottom. It is mind blowing how terrible the current multi view layout is. It’s also mind blowing that ford doesn’t pull the audio info over the the steering wheel screen as well.

Also, no one wants to see the album art, just give the artist name and the track to keep the panel layout small.

The android auto experience is light years ahead of CarPlay.
You nailed it. This is my number one issue with CarPlay in my MME. I always want to see the audio info and can’t understand why it isn’t there.
There are two situations that can be handled on the big screen:

1) I’m streaming audio from an app on my iPhone - I’m guessing Apple is not exposing this to the vehicle
2) I’m listening to Sirius or via the on-board Alexa/Amazon Music… ford has enough screen real estate to show the source, artist, title, etc. — and the little app switcher button isn’t enough.
@Ford Motor Company can you help us out here?
 

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All I want is for the driver's display to show the current track playing. This is a Ford issue and something they need to fix. They need to implement this like they did with Sync 3. My 2020 ICE Mustang shows the current track in the driver's display. Can't be that difficult to do this in Sync 4.

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They need to fix the multi view. The map should be 90% of the screen and then the audio playing should be a bar at the bottom. It is mind blowing how terrible the current multi view layout is. It’s also mind blowing that ford doesn’t pull the audio info over the the steering wheel screen as well.

Also, no one wants to see the album art, just give the artist name and the track to keep the panel layout small.

The android auto experience is light years ahead of CarPlay.
Mindblowing and terrible? A bit of hyperbole perhaps? Personally, I don't need 90% of the screen for a map. I need to know where to turn. I also like the album art. Don't need it. Don't really care about it, but I think it's a nice touch. What I don't need is my next appointment being displayed. Now that is a waste of space IMHO, yet I bet folks who work in/from their cars love it.
 

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Two little things I really like about using CarPlay.

About two blocks before I arrive home, the calendar tile is replaced with my garage door tile allowing me to open the door. Same with leaving the house, the garage door tile is displayed showing me the status of the door (open). Touching the tile closes the door and once closed, the tile goes away and is replaced by the calendar.

I travel a lot and use 4 different airports depending on where I am going. On the day of my travel, Maps will suggest the fastest route to the airpot my flight is at.
 

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Two little things I really like about using CarPlay.

About two blocks before I arrive home, the calendar tile is replaced with my garage door tile allowing me to open the door. Same with leaving the house, the garage door tile is displayed showing me the status of the door (open). Touching the tile closes the door and once closed, the tile goes away and is replaced by the calendar.
Mark,
What product/tech are you using for opening your Garage door? Something like myQ maybe? That carplay tile sensing when you are close and changing sounds awesome.
 

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Mark,
What product/tech are you using for opening your Garage door? Something like myQ maybe? That carplay tile sensing when you are close and changing sounds awesome.
Yes, Chamberlain myQ.
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