Apple’s latest iOS update improves CarPlay

Apple’s latest iOS update improves CarPlay, but not everyone will be able to access it
A third row of apps has appeared on some user's infotainment systems following the recent iOS 18.4 beta update.
Apple CarPlay getting a free update that some car owners have wanted for years
Apple CarPlay is the first choice for in-car entertainment and navigation for many drivers, providing that neat link between iPhone and car, and meaning that you’re in a familiar environment as soon as you get into your vehicle.
iOS 18.4 includes a CarPlay upgrade that users have wanted forever
Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.4 last week. Alongside the new features, CarPlay got a big improvement users have wanted forever.
Apple Quietly Updates CarPlay Home Screen With Three Rows of Icons
The latest iOS beta update includes an update that makes perfect sense on large screens; the production build should be ready next month
iOS 18.4 Includes a Small But Useful Change for CarPlay
The first beta of iOS 18.4 is now available, and it includes a small but useful change for CarPlay. As we noted in our list of iOS 18.4
Apple CarPlay gets a great free update for Waze users
Waze is one of the most popular navigation apps for drivers and has an update rolling out for those with Apple CarPlay. It brings some changes to the user interface.
Apple CarPlay Gets a Helpful Update in iOS 18.4
The first beta release for iOS 18.4 arrived on February 21st, 2025, and one of its improvements is that Apple CarPlay can now have three rows of icons on the home screen. CarPlay was previously limited to two rows of apps,
Apple CarPlay just got an upgrade with iOS 18.4 beta — but there's a catch
Last week saw Apple release the iOS 18.4 beta to developers, giving us a taste of what’s coming once the update actually arrives later this year. We’ve already seen a bunch of new features like new languages for Siri and an Ambient Music option.
Apple just fixed one of CarPlay’s biggest usability issues
Spotted by Jace on Threads, CarPlay in iOS 18.4 can now include a third row of app icons – up from two. This means that ...
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Less scrolling: iPhone packs more icons into CarPlay – but not everywhere
The first beta of iOS 18.4 comes with a small but significant improvement: Icons are smaller, swiping potentially less.
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Apple Makes Meaningful Change to CarPlay
Despite carmakers sinking untold amounts of R&D trying (and mostly failing) to convince us otherwise, many drivers prefer a ...
Here’s how to add CarPlay and Android Auto to any car
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How to disable this annoying Google Maps feature
If your car utilizes Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as a feature, it's likely that Apple Maps or Google Maps is your go-to ...