Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In this video I deep dive into Apple CarPlay on iOS 26. I check out the all new iOS 26 developer beta, an early look at Apple's new operating system, coming this fall. The video deep dives into Apple CarPlay and its new features for the first time on my iPhone 15 Pro. I share first impressions of the Developer Beta for iOS 26 and demonstrate all the new features, explore every new Apple CarPlay feature I can find. Including widgets, live activities, liquid glass UI, new custom icons, wallpapers, smart display zoom and more!
You can read my full iOS 26 breakdown here 👉🏻 carplaylife.com/feature/enhancements-coming-to-carplay-in-ios-26
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Brief overview
0:22 - Initial iOS26 on iPhone impressions
0:44 - Apple CarPlay Widget Settings
1:44 - Pairing Wireless CarPlay
2:07 - iOS26 Home Screen
2:35 - iOS26 CarPlay Widget Screen
6:05 - iOS26 CarPlay Settings
6:26 - iOS26 CarPlay Customise Icons
7:22 - iOS26 CarPlay Wallpapers
8:25 - iOS26 CarPlay Smart Display Zoom
10:04 - Calendar & Podcast Apps
10:43 - Phone & Apple Music Apps
11:19 - Messages & Now Playing
11:29 - Liquid Glass & General UI
11:48 - Apple Maps & Multi-Touch Input
13:57 - Spotify & Spotify Widget
15:03 - Live Activities
16:50 - Dark Mode
17:53 - Icon Type & Wallpaper Style Combos
18:19 - Widget types
18:42 - My Impressions
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#AppleCarPlay #iOS26 #CarPlay
In this video I deep dive into Apple CarPlay on iOS 26. I check out the all new iOS 26 developer beta, an early look at Apple's new operating system, coming this fall. The video deep dives into Apple CarPlay and its new features for the first time on my iPhone 15 Pro. I share first impressions of the Developer Beta for iOS 26 and demonstrate all the new features, explore every new Apple CarPlay feature I can find. Including widgets, live activities, liquid glass UI, new custom icons, wallpapers, smart display zoom and more!
You can read my full iOS 26 breakdown here 👉🏻 carplaylife.com/feature/enhancements-coming-to-carplay-in-ios-26
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❤️ SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 👍🏻
If my videos have helped you in any way, you can show your support and appreciation by sending me a SUPER THANKS here on YouTube or you can also Buy Me A Coffee here 👉🏻 buymeacoffee.com/CarPlayLife - Thank you so much!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Brief overview
0:22 - Initial iOS26 on iPhone impressions
0:44 - Apple CarPlay Widget Settings
1:44 - Pairing Wireless CarPlay
2:07 - iOS26 Home Screen
2:35 - iOS26 CarPlay Widget Screen
6:05 - iOS26 CarPlay Settings
6:26 - iOS26 CarPlay Customise Icons
7:22 - iOS26 CarPlay Wallpapers
8:25 - iOS26 CarPlay Smart Display Zoom
10:04 - Calendar & Podcast Apps
10:43 - Phone & Apple Music Apps
11:19 - Messages & Now Playing
11:29 - Liquid Glass & General UI
11:48 - Apple Maps & Multi-Touch Input
13:57 - Spotify & Spotify Widget
15:03 - Live Activities
16:50 - Dark Mode
17:53 - Icon Type & Wallpaper Style Combos
18:19 - Widget types
18:42 - My Impressions
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MORE CONTENT & UPDATES ON SOCIALS:
Web - carplaylife.com
X - twitter.com/carplaylife
Instagram - instagram.com/carplaylife
TikTok - tiktok.com/@mranthonybarker
Facebook - facebook.com/carplaylife
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EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO:
If you are curious about how this video was filmed, what equipment was used, or the products you see around or behind me. Checkout My Setup page here → carplaylife.com/mysetup
#AppleCarPlay #iOS26 #CarPlay
