Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.2, which for the first time adds a new CarPlay setting allowing users to turn off pinned conversations in the Messages app when using CarPlay.
This is a relatively small but meaningful update: it shows Apple is refining user experience even in peripheral systems (in-car). For IT developers building mobile apps or integrating with CarPlay/automotive interfaces, it’s a reminder that user-preferences in new contexts (car, game console, wearables) are important. The automotive ecosystem remains a viable channel for “companion apps”.