Apple is updating its internal software to be more user-friendly and interactive. In a recent announcement, the prominent technology corporation disclosed its intentions to incorporate an advanced SharePlay service into CarPlay, thereby introducing a new method for passengers to curate and share playlists while driving.
Apple is set to introduce the Collaborative Playlists feature within the Apple Music application. As a result, passengers will be able to directly contribute their preferred songs to a communal playlist, fostering a collective and captivating auditory experience during their travels. Furthermore, passengers will be granted the convenience of controlling the music playback on the car's central console via their individual devices.
The new SharePlay and Collaborative Playlist feature will arrive with the new iOS 17 ecosystem.
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Trend Themes
1. Shareplay Integration - The trend of integrating SharePlay with CarPlay unlocks opportunities for third-party developers to create apps for passengers control during car journeys.
2. Collaborative Playlists - Collaborative music features enable car music sharing and contribution, which can lead to new social media integrations that foster auditory communal experiences and celebrate music diversity.
3. Remote Playlist Control - The trend of individual device control to manage music playback through the car's central console gives rise to app developers to create and enhance the user experience by using voice commands and head gestures.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - Music streaming services can leverage collaborative music features and help create a more socially interactive music streaming experience, thereby enticing new subscribers.
2. Automotive - Automotive manufacturers can consider creating cars that embed feature integration with SharePlay, therefore, leading to increased remote control of car settings and more personalized driving experiences.
3. Mobile Application Development - Mobile application development companies will get the opportunity to build innovative SharePlay and Collaborative Playlist app extensions, thereby building a new market and revenue stream.