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iOS 26 Revamps Apple CarPlay with Customizable Widgets

10/21/2025

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Story summary

iOS 26 adds widgets to Apple CarPlay, letting drivers access weather, calendar, and home controls.
Users customize widgets by adding, removing, and rearranging them via the iPhone Settings.
The Home app widget shows frequently used HomeKit accessories and enables remote control while driving.
Widgets are organized into stacks of up to five, accessible by swiping on the CarPlay screen.

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Story summary

iOS 26 adds widgets to Apple CarPlay, letting drivers access weather, calendar, and home controls.
Users customize widgets by adding, removing, and rearranging them via the iPhone Settings.
The Home app widget shows frequently used HomeKit accessories and enables remote control while driving.
Widgets are organized into stacks of up to five, accessible by swiping on the CarPlay screen.