Here are all the news for your car

Cars, electric or not, have become real technologies over the years. To tell the truth, they are now holding Almost more of the Wheel -Smartphone Then a simple mobility machine. And it is increasingly true if the manufacturers and technical specialists work hand in hand.

A new version for Apple CarPlay

For example, we think of Huawei, who offers its advanced technologies to certain brands. But it is clearly impossible not to quote Apple, and the CarPlay system, which has become essential for millions of motorists around the world. Arrived in 2014This device is now offered in the vast majority of new cars, apart from a few exceptions. This is, for example, the case of Tesla, who refuses to collaborate with the Apple brand. The latter has just announced with a large fanfare The arrival of iOS 26.

This new version of the house control system brings many new functions. And CarPlay is involved, as confirmed by the company in one communique Just published. But what do we have with this new version? In fact, the latter does not revolutionize the genre and previously evolves in continuity. Nevertheless, we find the new design of liquid glass inaugurated on iOS 26, with a more modern and refined presentation. Note that he is that possible to choose between three themes, Namely the standard, black or light.

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But where the system really changes, it is mainly with regard to Widgets, who finally arrive on the homepage. Very good news for those who wanted fast access to their favorite functions. It is therefore possible to display information from different applications of your smartphones. Finally, for the first time, Apple CarPlay also gives the Live activities, inaugurated on iOS 12.2. The latter, for example, allows you to display escape schedules or to follow the GPS instruction.

All without having to change the screen, which improves global ergonomics. Apple also has improved messages, with the introduction of reactions, Also known as tapbacks.

Now incoming calls take the form of a simple small pop-up and no longer occupy the entire screen. This had, for example, the effect of masking navigation. Moreover, the applications were Generally rework and improved To become more practical and easier to use every day. All to adopt the aesthetic codes of iOS 26.

The arrival of CarPlay Ultra

Apple announces that all these new functions will also be available for users of CarPlay Ultra. As a reminder, this system had been official Launched in May 2025After being announced in June 2020. But currently only the cars of Aston Martin on the right for this technology, which changes almost everything. And for a good reason, the device is no longer displayed alone in the touch screen. Actually, It transforms the entire vehicle into iPhone And let Apple take control.

So, so, The instrumentation hands also shows CarPlay And the navigation of your smartphone. Moreover, the counter is adjustable and shows all driving information. Among them, speed, autonomy and even tire pressure. And even The head-up-down display is managed by the brand At De Appel, which is found in every corner of your car. However, the latter has not yet announced the list with cars that will be compatible with CarPlay Ultra. It should not be long and we should know more in the coming days.

Anyway, you will have to be a little patience before you enjoy the new version of Apple CarPlay in the vehicle. Because the company under the leadership of Tim Cook announces that all these improvements will not be Not available before autumn. An update is then offered on your smartphone to take advantage of iOS 26. However, note that some too old models do not have the right, as we have explained in a previous article.