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0:00 Intro
0:30 Phone Compatability
0:45 USB Cable
1:34 Connecting to Apple CarPlay
1:50 Apple CarPlay Interface Walkthrough
2:14 iOS 26 Widgets
2:25 Connecting to Bluetooth
2:52 Benefits of Being Conneted via USB
3:10 Voice Commands
3:25 Customizing Apps on the Screen

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