CarPlay Ultra is here + Major features coming at WWDC! (CultCast #699)
This week, we have the first details on the iPhone 20 — or will it be the iPhone XX? Also: CarPlay Ultra is HERE, major new features coming in iOS 19 and visionOS 3, and more listener voicemails!
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This week’s stories:
What to expect from the 20th anniversary iPhone
- Apple plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a fresh design: no cutouts on a truly edge-to-edge, curved screen.
CarPlay Ultra finally arrives with complete dashboard makeover (for some)
- Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience is finally hitting the road — but only with Aston Martin for now.
Apple unveils major accessibility upgrades coming soon
- Apple accessibility upgrades coming later this year will help users with visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive challenges.
visionOS 3 may let you scroll hands-free using your eyes
- The next major update to visionOS could include eye scrolling, for navigating long lists and webpages entirely hands-free.
Apple turns to AI to extend iPhone battery life
- Apple’s iPhone AI battery innovations could significantly enhance efficiency, increasing time between recharges the smart way.