Apple's iOS 26 introduces major CarPlay upgrades that hint at where in-car tech is headed. Here's a quick breakdown.

Apple is making a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple will allow apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. Support ...

Apple recently announced that iPhone users will soon be able to watch videos right on the CarPlay screen in supported vehicles. This is ...

Discover iOS 26 Beta 6 updates for Apple CarPlay, including smoother navigation, live activities, and customizable widgets ...

CarPlay in iOS 26 is also the most adaptive version yet. A new Smart Display Zoom feature allows the user interface to shrink enough that more content can be shown on the display. This is also a ...

The fourth developer beta of iOS 26 introduces 12 new CarPlay wallpapers. The new CarPlay wallpapers are based on the ...

The actual rollout of the feature isn't up to Apple. Apple is expected to release iOS 26 next month, and as part of that release, CarPlay is getting ...

Perhaps the biggest and most obvious upgrade to CarPlay is the new Liquid Glass aesthetic that Apple is introducing to across ...

New look Both CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra get a new look as part of the larger iOS 26 update. Apple is calling the new design language “Liquid Glass” and it features new colors for both apps and ...

I installed iOS 18 on my iPhone 15 Pro, and CarPlay works and feels like before. I use a wireless connection, and I haven't encountered a single bug in one week after updating my iPhone to iOS 18.

In iOS 18, you’ll be able to navigate CarPlay without actually touching a screen. There’s a new voice control feature that allows users to navigate the CarPlay interface simply by speaking.