Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Nov 8, 2026)

Arcfox Beta S3 OTA adds CarPlay and HiCar connectivity

KEY FACTS

BAIC Arcfox has pushed an OTA upgrade for the Beta S3, adding 6 new features and optimizing 1.
This upgrade adds Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar phone connectivity.
Tire pressure monitoring now displays percentage values, allowing finer tire pressure readings.
The smart turn signal now switches off automatically after a lane change is completed, with no manual cancel needed.
A new Kid-Distraction mode lets you remotely drive the car at low speed from your phone, synced with children's songs and lighting.

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

Filling in phone connectivity with both CarPlay and HiCar shows Arcfox is no longer betting only on its in-house infotainment ecosystem and is instead embracing the mainstream phone camps, a low-cost experience upgrade for existing owners. Features like Kid-Distraction mode and the Bluetooth key keep getting added via OTA, which also reflects automakers treating software updates as a way to retain users, but what really shapes reputation is still the stability of driver-assistance functions such as lane keeping.

Source: IT Home report