Apple seems to have been apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just a few weeks ago, but the heinous beta of Apple’s largest operating system has already arrived, which has led to major changes in Apple Carplay users.
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While you have to enroll in beta to get early access to the latest iOS 26 features, here is a quick observation of all new features that you can expect from this decline in Apple CarPlay.
1. New carplay design
With the redigine of iOS 26, the carplay is following the suit with a new look. The new design spreads to a consistent, expressive experience in the car when you drive. It contains icons that look great in light or dark mode, and is a more compact design for information so that you can still clearly see the instructions on your screen.
2. Widget
Widgets will now be available for viewing in the carplay, such as weather, reminder, information of smart homes, and more such information to get information. In addition, you can also see live activities on your carplay screen, such as a friend’s flight situation, when you are on your way to the airport to pick them up.
3. Apple CarPlay Ultra Extension
Last month, Apple introduced Apple CarPlay Ultra, which expands carplay capabilities for both your car touchscreen and dashboard. Apple said, “It makes the capabilities of the carplay and provides the final in-car experience by integrating the iPhone’s best and the best of the car to give the best of the car,” Apple said. News release,
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For now, technology is available only in the new Eston Martin vehicle orders in the US and Canada, but a declaration during the WWDC in June confirmed that Apple is working with other car manufacturers for wide expansion. As top GearOther car manufacturers may include Hyundai, Kia, Ford and Volvo, already working to add CarPlay Ultra to their models.
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