iOS 27 has arrived with key improvements for CarPlay. Siri AI is now available in CarPlay for compatible iPhones, offering a glowing orb design, better contextual understanding, and automatic sync of conversations to the iPhone Siri app. Developers can now create dedicated video apps for CarPlay, allowing users to browse and play videos directly on the display, though automaker support is required.

Design updates include a new Mini Player in media apps with artwork and controls, audio scrubbing on the Now Playing screen, larger progress indicators, refreshed App icons with Liquid Glass design, and new CarPlay wallpapers matching iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate. These features enhance usability and aesthetics, with video app support dependent on manufacturer adoption.