
That could pose a problem for those with cars that are NFC-only compatible. However, code spotted in iOS 16.4 by 9to5Mac (opens in new tab) during the beta process seemd to suggest Apple could drop support for NFC in Car Key going forward.


Since the feature was introduced in 2020, it has relied on NFC (near-field communication) and Apple's own UWB (Ultra Wideband) to bridge the connection with the vehicle. Apple books animationĬar Key on the iPhone (or Apple Watch) lets drivers open their car and even start the engine without reaching for their keys. They can quickly understand how recently a new episode was published, and identify “early access” subscriber episodes that are made available to them as part of their subscription. Listeners can see how many unplayed episodes are available for them at the top of each show page and from the Recently Updated section of Library. What’s more, the episode dashboard has been made clearer. Up Next (and Recently Played) will also be available to view when you’re using Podcasts with CarPlay. Episodes saved to your library will already be added to the queue, but you’ll be able to touch and hold a show’s artwork to remove it. Up Next is also being given extra functionality. Listeners will be able to browse the channel and discover new shows on iPhone, iPad or Mac. This means a provider can have all their podcast offerings in one place.

The divisive Apple Podcasts app gets a bit of an update with iOS 16.4 and will now feature a section devoted to channels.
