Apple just released iOS 26 at the 2025 Global Developers Conference (WWDC) and is equipped with a new "liquid glass" design. This redesign covers not only the iPhone, but also the entire Apple ecosystem, which means Apple CarPlay will also adopt this shiny new translucent design. In addition, there are some other interesting features.
This is not entirely the "new version of CarPlay", it is more like the old version of CarPlay has changed its appearance. This is to make sure the Apple interface on the car matches the interfaces of other platforms, which is especially important, especially when you remember that CarPlay runs through an iPhone.
After all, if iOS 26 doesn't fully cover all features, it's not a complete redesign. Moreover, Apple has confirmed that in bright and dark modes, users will get a stylish "liquid glass" appearance.
Features, CarPlay seems to work the same way, but these extra features will change how you interact with it.
New features mentioned on WWDC include a reduced call and message interface so it does not overwrite your navigation, as well as options to pin certain conversations for quick access.
It is worth noting that Apple has also added additional widgets to the user interface, which looks quite similar to the Android Auto revision a few years ago. This means that different blocks will be displayed on the screen, showing different applications, including music playback, calendar reminders, and real-time activities.
