CarPlay has a slew of new features thanks to recent iOS updates, but these four features in particular stand out as ones you should be using.

Usability changes like this are good to see, as they prove that CarPlay is a working model yet again. While it might also mean that CarPlay Ultra is losing steam, for most users, this is a good sign. However, the following new feature is what might draw even more people in.

Earlier this year, CarPlay – Apple’s infotainment system for cars – received a major update with the first release of iOS 26. Not only did it gain the new Liquid Glass interface, but it has also received features such as widgets on the Home Screen,

OS 26.2 adds support for more Home Screen widgets in CarPlay and lets drivers disable pinned conversations in the Messages app.

Bad connectivity settings, problematic accessories, and overdue software updates can cause CarPlay to crash randomly. Here's how to fix it.

Discover iOS 26.2’s CarPlay upgrades, multitasking features, and iPhone enhancements. Learn how the latest update improves your experience.

If you're an iPhone user, Apple CarPlay is not the end-all, be-all of hands-free navigation utilities. Check out these uncommon, but useful alternatives.

In this video, an updated look at Apple CarPlay is provided, covering significant changes over the past two years. Topics include: - The Basics (0:42) - Navigation (6:12) - Other features (13:09) - Dr