Porsche upgrades infotainment in the Panamera, 911, Taycan and Cayenne – 3rd-party apps, Dolby Atmos

Porsche has announced it has updated its in-vehicle infotainment system that will be rolled out for the 2025 model year. The revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) in the 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne is said to be more performant and come with new features.

Thanks for new hardware, Porsche says the new PCM system is now more responsive. In addition to improved computing power, it now offers additional capabilities, including direct access to a variety of third-party apps from inside the car.

This improvement stems from Porsche’s expanded partnership with Google that was announced in October 2023, which sees Google services integrated in future vehicle generations, starting with the latest Macan Electric. The German automaker is also throwing in the Porsche Connect package as standard for 10 years to ensure a reliable digital user experience.

Another revision made to PCM is the addition of the Porsche App Centre so users can download apps. Again, this was first introduced with the all-electric Macan, but is now being rolled out to the wider Porsche line-up.

There will be no shortage of variety when it comes to apps, with steaming apps for music, video and podcasts, as well as news services, media libraries and weather apps available. Additionally, users can also obtain apps to research places of interest, appealing driving routes and charging points for electric vehicles (EVs). Gaming apps, a karaoke option and apps to control smart home functions are available too.

Digital assistant support has been expanded to include Amazon Alexa as an alternative to the Porsche Voice Pilot. Users can call on Alexa via voice command, an individually configured button or icon switch tile in the PCM screen.

Lastly, cars that are specified with premium and high-end audio systems from Bose and Burmester will feature Dolby Atmos immersive sound technology. This enables a spatial sound experience for occupants, provided the audio source supports the standard.

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