Apple is introducing video playback support for CarPlay in iOS 26, quietly confirming the feature on its developer website rather than showcasing it at the WWDC 2025 keynote.
Andrew Orr for AppleInsider:
The upcoming iOS 26 will let users stream videos from their iPhone to the CarPlay screen, but only while the car is parked. AirPlay handles the connection, and playback will automatically stop if the phone detects that the vehicle is moving.
The change wasn’t mentioned in Apple’s keynote or press releases. Instead, the company added a short note to the CarPlay section of its developer website. The feature is called “Video in the car” and requires automakers to add support for AirPlay video.
Apple hasn’t said whether the feature works with current vehicles or if it will be limited to new models. It also hasn’t confirmed if it’s tied to the upcoming version of CarPlay with more integrated controls, sometimes referred to as next-generation CarPlay.
MacDailyNews Note: As MacRumors first reported, video playback in CarPlay with iOS 26 requires support from the car’s infotainment system. Automakers must enable the feature, and regional safety regulations may limit or block in-dash video entirely, independent of Apple’s software.
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