This is everything that’s coming to Apple CarPlay with imminent new iOS 26 update

The upcoming iOS 26 update is set to send shockwaves through iPhone users’ lives, especially with a range of new features to Apple CarPlay, including streaming video apps, fresh widgets, a Maps overhaul, and more.

With a new range of iPhone 17 hardware getting ready to be an extension of our limbs, the brain that is iOS is also getting a massive upgrade.

iOS 26 is to be the fresh system behind the Apple products, bedding in new game-changing features for the iPhone.

But on the Apple CarPlay side of things, the new iOS 26 is set to breathe new life into your automotive experience, both when driving and idling.

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New widgets and a streaming video player lined up for Apple CarPlay

Apple’s latest showcase saw the tech giant launch a range of new products. The iPhone 17 will debut later this month, while the sheet-thin iPhone Air and AirPods Pro 3.

All of the new products will be primed with iOS 26, but the details of the new update were sparse.

Luckily, we’ve got you covered, especially on the CarPlay front.

Starting with the big fish: streaming and video apps compatibility.

Video apps like YouTube and Netflix are set to be viable on Apple CarPlay with iOS 26, which will work in a similar way to that of Tesla.

That means streaming videos will be enabled on idle cars, and will be disabled when the car detects any movement.

This feature is especially good for EVs, where you can throw on an episode of Friends while waiting 20 minutes for your car to charge.

Other new widgets will also be available, such as Live Activities like weather, flight radar, and sports scores.

All new features for CarPlay with iOS 26

One of the most requested updates is a Maps overhaul, and iOS 26 isn’t disappointing on that front.

The Maps app will now have much more functionality. A new advanced lane guidance reacts to live traffic to make better route choices, while you can learn much more about hazards with a better report system.

And you can finally pinch-to-zoom. Small, but effective.

Messaging services are also getting fresh upgrades, as tapbacks and pinned conversations allow you to quickly respond to incoming alerts.

Finally, you’ll be able to customize your Apple CarPlay experience with new wallpapers, a built-in dark mode, and the liquid glass aesthetic.

All of this comes in the wake of Apple CarPlay Ultra, which will continue the advancement of this immersive and digital experience.

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