iOS 27.2 has two CarPlay improvements, here’s what’s new

iOS 27.2 brought CarPlay some upgrades, and this article outlines what they are. For those who use Apple Podcasts on CarPlay, two new sections have been added to the Home tab. 'New Episodes' is where the latest episodes from favorite shows are found, and 'Continue Playing' is where the episodes you were listening to last can be found. This change simplifies the process of finding new episodes of your favorite shows and picking up where you left off.

In terms of Siri AI, there are also two upgrades that extend to CarPlay. Siri AI can recall past conversations, enabling you to ask it about something it said before, like the restaurants it recommended last week. Siri AI can also draw from a variety of sources to provide answers, including photos in Messages, Calendar event attendees, voicemails, and better results from Safari history and Reading List.

Though it might take some getting used to, Siri AI is available in the car just like on iPhone. CarPlay, however, is an especially useful platform for Apple's more powerful AI assistant. While it's debatable whether this is an "improvement," it is a notable change. There's also a new app icon for Apple Music in iOS 27.2, along with some minor design tweaks within the app. These changes are part of the broader rebranding of Apple Music.