Discover two practical CarPlay changes in iOS 26—multi-touch maps and a new Sports Mode for live games. See how Apple is enhancing your drive.
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2 Useful CarPlay Changes Coming in iOS 26 Two Exciting New CarPlay Features Coming in iOS 26 Apple’s CarPlay continues to evolve with each iOS update, and the upcoming iOS 26 brings several exciting enhancements. While big upgrades like the new Liquid Glass design and Messages app improvements are making headlines, Apple also revealed two smaller but highly practical CarPlay changes that users will appreciate. These updates— multi-touch map gestures and Sports Mode in Now Playing —are designed to make in-car interactions smarter, safer, and more enjoyable. If you're wondering what’s new with CarPlay in iOS 26, especially how it improves everyday usability, here’s what you need to know. Image : Google Multi-Touch Map Gestures Coming to CarPlay in iOS 26 One of the more subtle but useful CarPlay changes in iOS 26 is the ability to interact with navigation apps using multi-touch gestures , just like you would on your iPhone. This feature is supported in newer vehicles that are compatible with CarPlay Ultr…
