Apple is expected to redesign the CarPlay interface with iOS 26 while bringing new features like sound recognition for crying babies and more.
Apple said to redesign the CarPlay interface to match iOS 26
Sound Recognition
The HomePod will now notify you on iPhone when your smoke alarm goes off
With HomePod sound recognition, your Siri speaker will push a notification to your iPhone (with live video, when available) if it detects the beeping of a smoke alarm.