TMC Member Jason Hughes (wk057) got his hands on an alpha dev build of Tesla’s upcoming software version 9.0 and has shared a few images of what to expect.
(1/*) So, firmware v9. Got a peak at it (thanks, source 😉). Not a full in depth tinkering, but enough to see some of the biggest changes. First is the most obvious: UI unification with Model 3. No more app bar, Nav always shown. Controls screen takes on a new form like on M3. pic.twitter.com/0yeSpxSJ0G
— Jason Hughes (@wk057) September 3, 2018
The images confirm several features that have been expected including an updated user interface that matches the UI found in the Model 3. With the update navigation is now always displayed.
The navigation system also has new features like waypoints. Hughes also found a new feature in Autopilot called “Drive on Nav,” but it’s not apparent how the feature works.
(3/*) Didn't actually get a chance to drive/ride in this car. Keep in mind I was told v9 is still very much in development with more features coming. My impression was that they mainly just got the UI overhaul going with other features being merged in as they move forward. pic.twitter.com/5c9QO7ZU6t
— Jason Hughes (@wk057) September 3, 2018
“Keep in mind I was told v9 is still very much in development with more features coming,” Hughes said in a tweet. “My impression was that they mainly just got the UI overhaul going with other features being merged in as they move forward.”
Hughes also confirmed a fun new feature from the software update – the addition of classic Atari games like Asteroids and Pole Position that can be played on the car’s screen.