I tried the new CarPlay with the iOS 26 beta — and Apple just solved my biggest issue with infotainment interfaces

Apple announced new CarPlay features with iOS 26, including widgets for easier time-telling and Liquid Glass design for notifications. The update also introduces tapbacks for quick responses to messages, Live Activities for real-time alerts, more wallpapers, and potential video streaming. CarPlay Ultra promises deeper integration with vehicle functions.

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