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December 16, 2025, 4:12 AM EST. Apple is adding two notable CarPlay improvements in iOS 26.2: editable pinned conversations on the infotainment display and expanded widget customization. Users can now edit pinned messages directly from CarPlay, with a redesigned UX to better match the iPhone experience. In addition, CarPlay widgets are getting more flexible, with support for multiple widgets visible via horizontal scrolling-potentially up to three widgets on many cars-depending on hardware. This signals Apple listening to user feedback and refining CarPlay rather than letting it stagnate. If these changes ship broadly, they could boost CarPlay adoption among newer and older vehicles alike and shift attention toward the evolving infotainment ecosystem.