American reveals Apple CarPlay hack most do not know and it's a quality-of-life upgrade that will likely change your whole driving experience
Published on Apr 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Apple CarPlay has been around for a while, but as with most tech gizmos, people never stop finding new hacks to make it even better.
Specifically, this guy figured out a way to make CarPlay work in your favor.
The key improvement is the amount of time you’ll save.
And, like most hacks, this one was hidden in plain sight.
This is how you can save time with your Apple CarPlay
CarPlay has been around for longer than people realize.
It was originally launched in 2014 and, like any tech feature, it’s been tinkered with since.
Apple regularly releases updates and tips, but the most useful tips and hacks generally come from users.
That’s because, as ever, the real world always beats what’s on paper.
This YouTuber – he goes by iSimplifiedTech on the platform – figured out a super simple hack that’ll save you a bunch of time.
He figured you could use a small adapter to convert wired CarPlay to wireless.
That way, your phone will connect automatically, and you won’t have to plug it in each time.
Why these systems are becoming ‘controversial’
Controversial is perhaps a strong word, but people are now asking questions about these two systems – the other one being Android Auto – that perhaps they weren’t asking before.
Manufacturers are also asking those questions.
There are two main reasons for that, and they are connected.
The first reason is that different automakers are working on alternative options, and that’s because of the second reason: these systems can be a little more invasive than people figured.
Especially with CarPlay Ultra, the system essentially takes over your entire car, which is something that automakers don’t particularly appreciate because they want to retain some form of control over their software for commercial reasons, and also for security reasons.
After beginning his automotive writing career at DriveTribe, Alessandro has been with Supercar Blondie since the launch of the website in 2022. In fact, he penned the very first article published on supercarblondie.com. He’s covered subjects from cars to aircraft, watches, and luxury yachts - and even crypto. He can largely be found heading up the site’s new-supercar and SBX coverage and being the first to bring our readers the news that they’re hungry for.
