Apple adds AI-powered Siri, video app support and UI tweaks to CarPlay in iOS 27
iOS 27 introduces an upgraded Siri with AI capabilities, allows dedicated video apps on CarPlay, and refreshes the interface with new mini-player controls and wallpapers.
Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 27, expands CarPlay functionality with several software updates. The most prominent change is the integration of the new “Siri AI” feature, which offers a redesigned interface and improved conversational abilities comparable to large language models. > "Siri AI offers a new design that’s more like the pre-iOS 18 look, but with less color," the company’s documentation states. Conversations started on CarPlay are automatically synced to the Siri app on the iPhone, where users can view the full history and identify car-originated interactions.
Developers can now create dedicated video applications for CarPlay, allowing users to browse and play video content directly on the car’s display. Apple notes that apps already supporting AirPlay video streaming will work without modification, but automakers must adopt the feature for it to appear in vehicles.
The update also includes visual refinements: a MiniPlayer with artwork and controls appears in the top-right corner of media apps, audio scrubbing is enabled on the Now Playing screen, and app icons receive a new “Liquid Glass” design that extends to CarPlay. New wallpapers matching those in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate are also available.