OS 26 has introduced a new feature that will help CarPlay take better advantage of the shape of your vehicle's display, Apple announced at WWDC 2025. When enabled, the new Smart Display Zoom will shrink down elements on the screen to fit an extra row of app icons.

With iOS 26, Apple's CarPlay gets a brand-new look, radio controls and a compact design to reduce distractions.

With a couple of tweaks, you can make your CarPlay shades of pink. We're not sure why you'd want to, but TikTok seems to be loving it.

Tesla Android Project integrated iOS 26 changes into its setup so that Tesla owners could test the latest Apple CarPlay version with the Liquid Glass redesign

Apple isn't holding back with CarPlay in iOS 26. Here are the 5 features that will greatly improve your driving experience later this fall.

Along with the redesign of iOS 26, CarPlay is following suit with a new look. The new design extends into the car for a consistent, expressive experience while you drive. This includes icons that look great in light or dark mode, and a more compact design for notifications so you can still see the directions clearly on your screen.

Three years on from Apple announcing a new generation of CarPlay, the new iPhone-powered car infotainment system is finally here.