Apple CarPlay has a lot more functionality than you might think, especially when combined with third party apps and built in ...

When you're using Apple CarPlay in the car, the Siri icon shows up when you hold the menu icon. You'll see it in the photo above as the eight gray squares in the bottom left of the interface.

Apple CarPlay creates a unique user experience that is more familiar to many drivers than their car's standard infotainment controls.

Apple's iOS 26 introduces major CarPlay upgrades that hint at where in-car tech is headed. Here's a quick breakdown. Written by Allison Murray, Senior Editor Senior Editor Aug. 1, 2025 at 11:36 a ...