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ios 26 official push:car play looks refreshed, new features add intelligent experience
Release Time:2025-09-17 15:54Views:

apple unveiled its new iphone 17 series last week (September 9), with pre-orders for these devices now setting new records. Meanwhile, ios 26 was rolled out to all supported iphones on September 15. Alongside the innovative Liquid Glass design, the operating system introduced several new features for car play users.  car play essentially allows iphone users to sync their smartphones with in-car infotainment systems. This super-convenient feature delivers most of the iphone's functionalities directly into vehicles.

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car play will be available on ios 26

ios 26 is a major update. As a result, the look of car play will also be significantly different.car play's interface will align with the new Liquid Glass theme, and the range of widgets, features, and apps available will also undergo changes.

Now, with the addition of Liquid Glass,car play's aesthetic has become even more stylish and modern. Transparent design elements will be integrated throughout the car play operating system, seamlessly blending with the software of your iphone and other apple devices.

Meanwhile, the exclusive widget features of car play Ultra are now being migrated to standard car play. This means you can easily access your calendar, weather updates, smart home controls, and reminders through the in-car infotainment system in a clear and intuitive widget format.

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But that's not all! The system now supports real-time updates. Essentially, it lets you check live updates directly from your car play. These can include sports scores, flight information, package delivery tracking, and more—all displayed on your in-car infotainment system.

 

If you want to know more about car play certification, please feel free to contact Zhongle Certification. We have a professional team to provide you with detailed consultation and certification services!







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