“Apple” announced a new version of the “Apple CarPlay” system that allows iPhone users to watch videos on the car’s screen when it is parked, which adds a new entertainment element to the use experience while maintaining safety.
According to this update, application developers can now try the video viewing feature via “CarPlay” in the upcoming beta version of the “iOS 26.4” system, which paves the way for it to be officially added in future versions.
This new feature relies on transferring video content from the phone to the car screen via “AirPlay” technology, while allowing video playback only when the car is parked, to ensure that the driver is not distracted while driving.
This update represents a qualitative shift in how CarPlay is used, as the platform’s role was previously limited to navigation, messaging, music, and calling applications, without supporting video playback for any application.
The new feature relies on “AirPlay Video in the Car,” which is a function that allows video to be transferred from the iPhone to the car’s entertainment system screen.
This means that when the car is parked, users can play videos from apps like Apple TV or other AirPlay-enabled content directly on the CarPlay screen.
Apple indicated that this feature will only work when the car is stationary to reduce the risk of drivers being distracted while driving.
This condition is necessary to ensure compliance with traffic safety standards. This addition comes as part of a series of ongoing updates to the Apple CarPlay system, which has recently witnessed significant improvements, including new interfaces, customizable menus, and even support for artificial intelligence tools in some versions.
These updates also demonstrate Apple’s desire to make CarPlay a more integrated platform with iPhone content, allowing not only audio media and entertainment, but also visual entertainment experiences, especially during waiting times or while charging electric cars.
