Overview
- New code in the first iOS 26.4 developer beta references CarPlay video playback, including onboarding flows, notifications, and a templated TV app.
- Strings indicate Apple TV functionality on CarPlay with sign-in handled on the user’s iPhone and prompts about needing a subscription for certain content.
- Apple’s WWDC 2025 disclosure and developer materials state video playback will only be available when the vehicle is parked.
- Automakers must add support for AirPlay video in CarPlay, which means availability could vary widely across makes and models.
- Even with the groundwork in place, Apple could change or remove the feature before public release, so timing for broader access is not set.