Apple has released an update with two new features for CarPlay. You can read this and more in this week’s iPhoned news overview.
CarPlay immediately has two new features – here’s how you get them
CarPlay has added new functions! Apple has released iOS 26.2, which not only brings improvements to your iPhone, CarPlay is also expanded with useful changes. The operating system gets no fewer than two features in iOS 26.2. Are you curious about what they are and how you can use them?
→ This is them!
iOS 26.4 is already an important update (with 5 improvements for your iPhone)
Apple just released iOS 26.2, but iOS 26.4 is already being developed in the background. According to rumors, it will be an important update that will bring many new features to the iPhone. The first hints of these features have surfaced in iOS 26.2. You probably want to know what improvements they are.
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Your AirPods have an update – here’s how you can see if they are being updated
If you want to update your iPhone, iPad or Mac to the latest software, it’s always very easy. You simply go to ‘General’ in the Settings app and tap ‘Software update’. If an update is indeed available, you can install it there. Things are different with new AirPods firmware.
→ That’s how you see it
watchOS 26.2 is out: these are all the changes for your Apple Watch
watchOS 26.2 is now available. You can install the update via the Watch app on your iPhone. To do this, go to ‘General > Software update’. First, make sure you have already updated your iPhone to iOS 26.2. Only then can you install watchOS 26.2 on your Apple Watch. Are you curious about all the innovations?
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Apple Fitness Plus finally in the Netherlands and Belgium (for this price)
Users in the Netherlands and Belgium have a new Apple service! Apple Fitness Plus can finally be used in the Netherlands and Belgium since Monday, December 15, 2025. The sports service has now been brought to more countries, making it easier to exercise with your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
→ It’s that expensive
iOS 26.3 beta 1 is out – and it brings these 3 improvements to your iPhone
The first test version of iOS 26.3 has been released! Apple has released iOS 26.3 beta 1 for developers. In the new software version, Apple introduces the first features, which will eventually come to your iPhone with iOS 26.3. Are you curious about what changes you can expect?
→ This is coming
This new feature makes AirDrop even more secure (and here’s how it works)
AirDrop has long been a popular iPhone feature, making it easy to share photos, files, and more with friends and family. iOS 26.2 now includes a new feature that makes AirDrop even more secure. Especially when you want to use it with unknown contacts.
→ That’s how it works
Waze vs TomTom GPS navigation: you navigate better with this service
Waze and TomTom GPS navigation are both intended for road users who are allowed to use the highway. Would you rather navigate by bike or on foot? Then it is better to switch to Google Maps or Apple Maps. We compare the most important functions of Waze and TomTom GPS navigation.
→ This one is better
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