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Google Gemini coming to CarPlay
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Google is launching the full Gemini Live AI chatbot experience on Apple CarPlay starting today, marking the last major AI chatbot to join the platform.
- CarPlay already supports several AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI, Grok, and Apple's Siri standalone app in iOS 27.
- Previously, Google only integrated some Gemini features via Google Maps on CarPlay, but the dedicated Gemini chatbot app is now available.
- To use Gemini on CarPlay, users must update the Gemini app on their iPhone, enable microphone permissions, and have used Gemini Live on their phone at least once before connecting to CarPlay.
- The rollout is global and supports all Gemini Live languages, with the app update expected to become available imminently.
