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Use the "Shortcut" App to add a dedicated opening sound effect to Apple CarPlay
There is no need to wait for the car manufacturer to update the firmware. The built-in Shortcuts App on the iPhone can allow CarPlay to play customized sound effects as soon as it is connected. From Siri saying good morning to movie soundtracks, the setting only takes a few steps.
CarPlay Keeps Getting Interrupted by Siri? Four iPhone Settings to Quiet Down Your Voice Assistant
Siri wants to read out everything on CarPlay, from message notifications to turn-by-turn directions. With Focus mode, Announce Notifications, and Apple Maps volume settings, you can make your drive a lot quieter.
Siri Ignoring You on CarPlay? The Problem Usually Isn't Siri Itself
Calling out to Siri while driving and getting nothing back? Don't be so quick to blame the voice assistant. The real culprit could be hiding in your iPhone settings, a wired or wireless connection issue, or even the car's own infotainment system. Working through each one methodically beats randomly poking at settings.
Each Ear Captures Its Own Shot: Apple's Camera AirPods Leaked, Using Visual Intelligence to Stitch Together a Full Image
Code and video leaked in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta reveal how Apple's camera AirPods work: each earbud captures a single photo, which software then syncs and merges together—with no support for video recording or personal photo-taking.
Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs, Vision Pro Games and Immersive Video Teams Hit Hardest
Apple has reportedly laid off around 200 employees across its Vision Pro and Siri software teams, shifting its focus toward smart glasses and next-gen AI technology, with the high cost of producing Vision Pro immersive content seen as a major factor.
macOS Update Leaks Hidden Video, Accidentally Reveals Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods
A demo video buried in a macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate has given the world its first look at Apple's camera-equipped AirPods in action, revealing a new feature called Visual Intelligence.
Android Auto Has a Hidden Developer Menu: The Key Reason It Now Beats CarPlay
Engadget puts Android Auto head-to-head with Apple CarPlay, comparing multi-window layouts, a hidden developer menu, and Gemini vs. Siri, to pinpoint exactly why Google currently has the edge.
AirPods Are Getting Eyes: Apple Reportedly Building Cameras Into Earbuds, But Not for Photos
Codenamed B790, camera-equipped AirPods are rumored to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. The lens isn't for taking photos — it's for helping Siri actually see what's in front of you.
Tim Cook Admits Apple Intelligence Won't Stay Free Forever — Power Users Will Have to "Buy Up the Stack"
During Apple's Q3 earnings call, Tim Cook admitted for the first time that heavy usage of Apple Intelligence will require additional payment, hinting at tiered iCloud+ plans ahead of the all-new Siri launching with iOS 27.