Tesla Robotaxi App Adds Support for iPad, iPhone Duo and Improved Live Activities

Tesla has updated its Robotaxi app to include official support for iPad, iPhone Duo, and Android tablets and foldables. The update, included in version 26.10.3 and later, also introduces enhanced Live Activities that match the specific color assigned to a user’s Cybercab ride.

What Happened

The new version of the Robotaxi app features a dedicated layout designed specifically for larger displays, replacing the previous scaled-up phone interface. This change applies to iPad, the iPhone Duo’s inner screen, and Android tablets and foldables. Additionally, the app’s Live Activities on iOS and Apple Watch now reflect the unique color code assigned to each ride. When a Cybercab arrives, its front RGB light bar glows in this specific color, and the corresponding lock screen card now outlines itself in the same hue to help users identify their vehicle among nearby units.

Why It Matters

The interface improvements address usability for users accessing the service on larger devices, aligning the Robotaxi app with recent big-screen redesigns in the main Tesla app. The color-matched Live Activities provide a practical solution for identifying specific vehicles in crowded pickup areas, leveraging the Cybercab’s external lighting system for easier visual confirmation. Tesla design studio member Wayne Sun noted that the new Live Activity cards also support iOS’s Liquid Glass interface and adapt to device theme colors.

The Bottom Line

Tesla continues to refine the user experience for its autonomous ride-hailing service, with more than 300 Cybercabs currently operating in Austin. The rollout of these app updates aims to improve accessibility across various device types and streamline the passenger pickup process through visual cues.