Apple CarPlay will be adapted for pontoon boats, according to a MacRumors report published August 5, 2026. CarPlay is Apple's infotainment system that mirrors iPhone functions on vehicle dashboards, providing navigation, music, messaging and other applications. The adaptation will allow marine display manufacturers to integrate CarPlay software into pontoon boat consoles, enabling boaters to use familiar iPhone interfaces while on the water. No specific release schedule or pricing information was included in the report, which did not name the participating boat makers. The change reflects Apple's effort to broaden CarPlay's reach beyond automotive markets. If implemented, the integration could set a precedent for other marine technology providers to adopt similar smartphone integration standards.