CarPlay for iOS 26 was a standout at Apple's WWDC 2025, primarily due to its new use of widgets.
CarPlay, a driving tool that's used over 600 million times daily, has been updated in iOS 26 to enhance design and usability.
The updates in iOS 26 include a new compact view for incoming calls, Tapbacks, pinned conversations in Messages, widgets, and Live Activities.
CarPlay Ultra merges iPhone and car functionalities for a unified experience on all screens.
New features include a less intrusive call notification banner, text message responses through Tapbacks, AirPlay video in park, and Live Activities syncing from the iPhone.
Apple is encouraged to add support for Shortcuts widgets on CarPlay.
MacDailyNews suggests that user-customizable Shortcuts widgets would be a beneficial addition now that Widgets are integrated into CarPlay.
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Peloton, under new management, appointed new marketing and technology officers.
Apple is planning to upgrade Siri in spring 2026, allowing the voice assistant to access personal data and on-screen activities.
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