Your CarPlay is getting a major overhaul on iOS 26: 3 new features arriving to your dashboard

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) is happening right now, and the tech giant just announced new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades to Apple CarPlay users.

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In particular, Apple CarPlay gets new features iOS 26, which is expected to be released this fall. Here are all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay.

1. New CarPlay design

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.

2. Widgets

Widgets will now be available to view in CarPlay for a quick ...