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6d ago

Sidecar App Introduces Web Browsing and Video Playback for CarPlay

The update enables parked vehicles to access basic web and video features, raising questions about Apple's policy enforcement.

Users who purchased the feature can request a refund through the Sidecar app.
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Overview

  • The Sidecar app now offers a URL-based browser and video streaming feature for CarPlay users, operable only when the vehicle is parked.
  • This functionality bypasses Apple's longstanding restrictions on general web browsing and video playback within CarPlay apps.
  • Users must purchase a $9.99 in-app upgrade to unlock the feature, which requires manual URL input via an iPhone.
  • Apple has not changed its CarPlay policies, and the feature likely slipped through App Store review oversight, making its future availability uncertain.
  • Sidecar’s update highlights ongoing user demand for richer infotainment options despite Apple’s strict policy limitations.