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Story summary
- Apple launched CarPlay Ultra in Aston Martin vehicles in the United Kingdom, adding instrument-cluster, climate and trip-data integration.
- iOS 26 lets users reorder or remove CarPlay apps via Settings > General > CarPlay > [vehicle] > Apps.
- iOS 26 adds dashboard widgets—Weather, Calendar, Clock—editable in the CarPlay menu with Smart Rotate and Widget Suggestions.
- J.D. Power 2024 scores gave CarPlay-equipped systems 840 / 1,000, compared with 805 for built-in systems.