### Key Changes in iOS 26: Upgrades to CarPlay and Messages Application
The launch of iOS 26 has brought important modifications to CarPlay, improving the user experience with a fresh Liquid Glass design, widgets, Live Activities, and more. Among these modifications, the Messages application has also benefited from enhancements, including the inclusion of Tapbacks and pinned chats, making communication more effective and visually attractive.
#### iOS 26.2: A Fresh Toggle for Pinned Chats
With the latest update of iOS 26.2, Apple has incorporated a new function that enables users to refine the Messages application within CarPlay. Previously, users lacked the ability to manage pinned chats in CarPlay; the interface merely duplicated the iPhone’s configuration. If pinned chats were activated on the iPhone, they would automatically appear in CarPlay.
The introduction of a new toggle in iOS 26.2 permits users to completely disable pinned chats in CarPlay. This function can be located in the Settings application under CarPlay. Users can scroll down to find the “Pinned Conversations” toggle and turn it off, resulting in a more streamlined list of conversation threads in the CarPlay Messages application.
#### User Experience and Input
While the new toggle presents a more straightforward interface, some users indicate a wish for additional customization choices. The existing arrangement offers an all-or-nothing option, which may not accommodate every user’s preferences. For example, while some users might wish to retain specific group chats pinned on their iPhones, they could prefer having only crucial conversations, like those with immediate family, pinned in CarPlay.
#### Summary
The enhancements in iOS 26 and the following iOS 26.2 update demonstrate Apple’s persistent dedication to improving user experience in CarPlay and the Messages application. The new features and customization alternatives grant users greater control over their messaging environment while driving. As always, user input will be vital in influencing future updates, and it will be intriguing to observe how Apple continues to develop these features based on user desires.
