Apple will let CarPlay users perform multi-touch gestures like pinching to zoom and pan in compatible mapping and navigation apps, like on their iPhone.
iOS 26 brings multitouch gestures to CarPlay mapping apps
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV
The new tvOS 26 operating system supports the Thread 1.4 protocol on the Apple TV and HomePod for unified mesh networking in your smart home.
Apple reluctantly confirms AI Siri’s 2026 release date
Apple has finally (although reluctantly) confirmed that Siri's AI upgrade in the works will arrive in 2026 and not via an iOS 26 update later in 202, as some speculated.
CarPlay 26 lets you AirPlay videos from iPhone, but not while driving
iPhone owners users will be able to wirelessly stream videos via AirPlay to watch on their vehicle' infotainment screen, Apple has announced.
Apple is updating parental controls with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers
Apple has updated parental controls in iOS 26 and other operating systems with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers.
iOS 26: Safari lets you choose between three tab bar designs
Apple has brought a new compact tab bar to Safari with iOS 26, but iPhone owners can easily revert to the previous top or bottom URL bar design.
macOS Tahoe lets you rearrange Control Center layout and use third-party controls from Mac and iPhone apps
Apple's new macOS Tahoe operating system allows you to rearrange the Control Center layout and use third-party controls, just like on your iPhone and iPad.
iPadOS 26: Split View and Slide Over multitasking views are going away
Apple's iPadOS 26 operating system enhances multitasking with new capabilities while removing the existing Split View and Slide Over modes.
Wanna create Liquid Glass icons? Download Apple’s new Icon Composer tool
Apple's new Icon Composer app lets you create Liquid Glass icons that render beautifully in light, dark, tinted or clear looks.
Feel the action: Play F1 haptic trailer in the TV app while holding iPhone in your hands
Apple's exclusive new haptic trailer for the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt uses the iPhone's Taptic Engine to simulate onscreen action via vibrations.
macOS Tahoe reverses the Finder icon and Apple needs to roll it back
In a change that irked some users, Apple's new macOS Tahoe operating system flips the decades-old Finder icon, which has become synonymous with the Mac.
Video: Hands-on with iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass overhaul on iPhone
We went hands-on with Apple's iOS 26 operating system, which brings a new Liquid Glass user interface to the iPhone and packs other changes and improvements.