Apple announced sweeping updates to iOS 26 during WWDC 25 that’ll launch this fall, and that extends to CarPlay, its infotainment interface. CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra-compatible cars will reap the benefits of the new update, both in terms of aesthetics and at-a-glance usability. The list of cars that support CarPlay is big, but CarPlay Ultra is supported only in Aston Martin cars for now. With CarPlay, Apple’s Liquid Glass design will make the jump to your car’s screen, adjusting its look for light and dark mode. On that note, CarPlay will get tapback support, letting you quickly respond to messages with an emoji.