Apple showed off a fresh batch of dashboard upgrades arriving later this year during the WWDC 2026 event. The company recently shared what drivers can expect from the next major software update for the iPhone. The biggest change is that you will finally be able to watch video apps on your car screen while parked. It is a major step forward for the system, making time spent waiting in the driver’s seat much more entertaining.
Drivers can now watch videos while the car is parked
The upcoming iOS 27 software brings native video support to the dashboard. You can load up your favorite streaming apps directly on the main display to pass the time.
This feature is strictly for when the vehicle is entirely stationary. As soon as you shift into drive, the video feed will cut out to keep your eyes focused on the road ahead.
The update also brings more settings to manage your car
Beyond just watching shows, the system gets a few other helpful tweaks. The new CarPlay allows you to control more of the native vehicle settings without leaving the main Apple interface.
It makes adjusting the climate control or checking the tire pressure much simpler. These additions help the system feel more like a built in part of the vehicle rather than just a mirrored phone screen.
These changes will arrive this fall when the new software rolls out to the public. It gives drivers a good reason to look forward to plugging in their phones after the next big update.
