CarPlay Welcomes AI Chatbots in iOS 26.4 (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

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iOS 26.4 adds CarPlay support for third‑party AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) with a new voice-control screen for voice-based conversations. Apps must have a CarPlay entitlement and be updated to support the screen; users can interact hands‑free but cannot control vehicle or iPhone functions, and there’s no wake word. The feature is in beta and expected to launch in spring.
- iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini MacRumors
- Apple CarPlay is adding support for ChatGPT and other AI chatbots Mashable
- iOS 26.4 adds a new category of CarPlay apps 9to5Mac
- Tired of Siri in your car? ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are coming to CarPlay later this year stuff.tv
- AI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keys AppleInsider
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