Matt Johnson Flight Path How iOS 26 Upgrades Messages, Phone, and CarPlay A new era for the in-car iPhone experience. How iOS 26 Upgrades Messages, Phone, and CarPlay A new era for the in-car iPhone experience.

New CarPlay Design Liquid Glass design now extends to CarPlay. Get translucent UI and glossy app icons on your dashboard.

Tapbacks in Messages

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Incoming calls no longer block your screen. New compact view keeps your directions visible. Incoming calls no longer block your screen. New compact view keeps your directions visible. Compact Phone Call View Compact Phone Call View

AirPlay Video Playback

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iOS 26 brings a smarter, cleaner CarPlay. Update your iPhone and explore the drive.