Polestar now supports Apple CarPlay after an over-the-air software update

Polestar is one of the first manufacturers to use theANDROID automotive operating system for its vehicles. Thanks to a recent over-the-air software update, the Polestar 2 is now compatible with Apple's CarPlay.

People who own a Polestar 2 will be able to see their phone on the vehicle's 11-inch portrait oriented touchscreen. CarPlay users will also be able to use their voice to change music or find a location on Apple Maps.

Polestar made a name for itself by establishing a direct link to Apple's main rival. In addition to burnishing its reputation for gorgeous minimalist design and powerful electric performance, the automaker's decision to use the nativeAndroid OS was seen as a potential game-changer in the world of automotive software.

The most fun part about driving a Polestar is driving it, but there's more to it. Our latest over-the-air update for the Polestar 2 comes with Apple CarPlay, allowing Polestar owners with an iPhone to change music, use apps, and communicate through Siri or the infotainment system pic.twitter.com/mulkjIUR6D

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In the past, car companies have built systems on the open-sourced operating system, but they had to build their own solution on top. The benefit of this embedded approach is that customers can get instant access to their favorite apps on their phones.

It has access to the car's functions and can control climate settings or send you maintenance notifications. Polestar can push over-the-air software updates to improve the car's functions long after it's sold because the native version ofAndroid is updatable.

Polestar is prepared to accommodate you if you prefer to live your digital life exclusively within Apple. The company said it would support Apple's more expansive next- generation version of CarPlay, which would be displayed on every screen.

The auto industry is taking a wait and see approach to Apple's vision for the future of CarPlay. Polestar isn't included.