Harry Howitt/Shutterstock As mentioned, video on CarPlay isn't brand new. With the launch of iOS 26.4 last year, Apple introduced video mirroring to CarPlay screens from an iPhone using AirPlay. This is not as advanced as the iOS 27 video browsing and playback feature we explored above, but it's another way to view video. Here's how that works: First, you enable AirPlay on supported apps and select your vehicle's CarPlay infotainment system as a mirroring source. Then, when you play a video on your iPhone, it should appear on the vehicle's screen as well.
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