iOS 26’s CarPlay confirmed to support video playback, with a big catch | Infinium-tech
Apple is expected to release iOS 26 next month, and as part of that release, Carplay is getting a complicated new feature: video playbackIt is a very important milestone for Apple, which has so far opposed the offering of such functionality on the carplay.
With iOS 26, apps will be able to play videos on the carplay screen – of course, only when the car is parked. It looks great, but has a very important grip.
That is, vehicle manufacturers must enable support for this feature, it will not just magically live. And so, many of them can decide not to bother simply, or can be very late rollouts.
On the other hand, carplay in iOS 26 is definitely happening Re -designed icons and appearance optionsSupport for widgets, and some updates for music and messages – they do not require any clear approval from car manufacturers so that you can see them in September.
There is a step above the carplay Carplay ultraEston Martin was declared back in May, and eventually can also be supported on vehicles of Kia, Hyundai, Porsche, Genesis, Ford, Nissan, Infinity, Jaguar and Honda, but Dorn by BMWMercedes, Volvo, Polstar, Renault and GM.
Leave a Reply