The iOS 26 update has introduced six big changes to Apple's CarPlay. Here's a look at them.
Apple's iOS 26 update is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, OS updates that we have had in recent years, introducing a plethora of new features and changes along with a complete UI overhaul featuring the new Liquid Glass design.
The new OS update added UI changes, new features, and much more to only one Apple product, but to almost every product, including Apple's CarPlay, which enables users to display and control their iOS device in an automotive head unit.
In this article, we are going to go over all the major changes and new features that came to Apple's CarPlay with the new iOS 26 update. So keep reading!
Every New Change And Feature Added To Apple's CarPlay With iOS 26 Update
Here are the six new changes to Apple's CarPlay with the new iOS 26 update:
- New Design
- Liquid glass elements bring a consistent, expressive experience to the car. And choose between light, dark, and clear icons.
- Messages
- Tapbacks and pinned conversations features are now available. It helps you stay connected while on the road.
- Live Activities
- Stay up to date on real-time updates from your favorite apps.
- Compact call UI
- You can keep seeing what’s on the screen, like an upcoming turn, while a call is incoming.
- Widgets
- Get quick, glanceable information from your favorite apps.
- Smart Display Zoom
- Optimize the zoom level in certain vehicles for your vehicle’s display.