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Apple's CarPlay to Enable Video Playback—When Parked Only

2/19/2026

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Apple will enable video playback through CarPlay with iOS 26.4, which is in beta.
Video playback will be allowed only when the car is stopped, and automakers must opt in to support CarPlay video.
Developer Thomas Dye demonstrated how the TV app will function in CarPlay, showing new user interface elements.
Once iOS 26.4 is publicly available, automakers are expected to implement support, while the TV app appearance remains uncertain.

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Story summary

Apple will enable video playback through CarPlay with iOS 26.4, which is in beta.
Video playback will be allowed only when the car is stopped, and automakers must opt in to support CarPlay video.
Developer Thomas Dye demonstrated how the TV app will function in CarPlay, showing new user interface elements.
Once iOS 26.4 is publicly available, automakers are expected to implement support, while the TV app appearance remains uncertain.