Apple’s next-gen CarPlay Ultra is facing resistance from Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and others, raising concerns about dashboard control and in-car software independence.
Apple revamps CarPlay in iOS 26 with sleek Liquid Glass design, new widgets, Live Activities, Tapbacks, and more for an enhanced in-car experience.
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Apple’s CarPlay Ultra is finally here, and TopGear takes it for a spin in the Aston Martin DBX 707. Here’s what’s new, what works, and why it’s a game-changer.