CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits
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Key Points:
- Apple’s CarPlay platform has introduced two major new third-party apps: ChatGPT and Google Meet, marking a significant expansion in available functionalities.
- ChatGPT is the first AI chatbot app on CarPlay, offering a voice-only interface for safe, hands-free interaction with OpenAI’s assistant while driving.
- Google Meet allows users to join meetings with one tap, view schedules, and participate in audio-only calls, enhancing productivity on the road.
- These apps are among the most popular on the iPhone App Store, with ChatGPT currently ranked #1 and Google Meet at #43 in free app downloads in the US.
- The arrival of these apps reflects increased developer interest in CarPlay, coinciding with Apple’s ongoing improvements to the platform, including recent updates in iOS 26 and upcoming features in iOS 27.
