CarPlay in iOS 26 has a new, improved solution for phone calls

After years of minimal changes, CarPlay is getting a huge update this fall. Among the variety of big and small new features in iOS 26, CarPlay has a much improved solution for how incoming phone calls are handled.

New compact view for incoming phone calls won’t get in the way of navigation

If you get many phone calls, you’ve likely encountered a dilemma while driving.

You’re navigating somewhere, with Maps guiding the way, when a phone call comes in.

In some cases, this…