Mercedes to integrate Apple CarPlay into its cars early next year

Mercedes-Benz will soon have Apple’s CarPlay operating system in all its cars by early 2015. CarPlay has been designed to best sync Apple mobile devices like the iPad and the iPhone to the car’s infotainment package like the central screen and audio speakers. The CarPlay OS will also help users use certain relevant apps like email, SMS and other social media apps on the go using the car’s interface directly.

Although Apple’s OS was expected by end of 2014, sources at Mercedes-Benz have claimed that they have had some initial issues with syncing Apple’s software to the hardware and interface. The issues faced with security in terms of hackers and electronic attacks on the car have also been taken under consideration with both Apple and manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz working extra hard to ensure the car remains and independent entity that is only controlled by the driver/owner.

AppleCar play will also help users use functions like voice commands, maps and of course, general Bluetooth telephony with more ease than currently possible. While unveiled as iOS in the Car during the opening keynote of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2013, the system was later formally renamed CarPlay on March 3, 2014, at the Geneva Motor Show.