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

Besides redesigning its software. Apple will switch to a method that automakers have used to telegraph their latest car models by linking them to the year after they first arrive at dealerships.

Apple Wallet's Car Key feature is expanding to include 13 new vehicle brands. The car key feature enables people to access their cars using the Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch. Car keys ...

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 ...

Discover Apple CarPlay Ultra's 50+ features, from AI widgets to personalized dashboards, redefining in-car technology for a ...

Last week at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference, the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26. “iOS 26 shines with the gorgeous new design and meaningful improvements to ...

Apple has used their Worldwide Developers Conference to introduce iOS 26. Billed as a “major update that brings a beautiful new design, intelligent experiences, and improvements to the apps ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speak during Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino ...

Apple is collaborating closely with the design teams from various automakers, to craft custom themes that feel tailor-made for each car, Apple said. What they're saying: ...

Conclusion In summary, the CarPlay EV experience for the blessed three cars is incomplete, and non-existent for everyone else. Apple should simply do better here. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.

Apple unveils iOS 26 and a new 'liquid glass' design By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press | Posted - June 10, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.