British sports car maker Lotus is upgrading the CarPlay experience for iPhone users this week with a free software update.Starting this week, Spatial Audio in CarPlay is available in the electric Eletre and Emeya models from Lotus.The update enhances Apple Music playback with immersive Dolby Atmos sound, powered by KEF’s premium in-car audio systems.
Here’s a look at the immersive audio system found inside the high-end sports cars from Lotus: Spatial Audio in CarPlay has slowly found its way to select vehicles by brands including Rivian, Polestar, and Lucid.CarPlay isn’t required in all cars to support Spatial Audio as some vehicles use a built-in Apple Music app.More CarPlay stories CarPlay Ultra launch reveals good news for all CarPlay users CarPlay in iOS 26: Liquid Glass, app widgets, refreshed apps Best CarPlay apps in 2025 Check out these great accessories Apple AirTag | Add Find My tracking to anything Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required AirPods 4 | Apple’s most affordable AirPods with ANC You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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