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Apple CarPlay gaining a new AI chatbot app before Siri AI arrives

Since iOS 26.4, Apple has supported conversational apps on CarPlay. This category includes AI chatbot apps. Siri AI joins the CarPlay party starting with iOS 27. The iPhone software update is currently in beta ahead of the official launch in September. Meanwhile, the fourth third-party AI chatbot has arrived with Apple CarPlay support: Meta AI.

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Apple CarPlay gaining a new AI chatbot app before Siri AI arrives

Apple CarPlay has welcomed a new AI chatbot app, Meta AI, before the Siri AI integration arrives on iOS 27, according to iOS 26.4 updates. The iPhone software rollout is currently in beta ahead of its official September launch. Meta AI joins ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok as third-party chatbot apps that work with CarPlay. However, Meta AI on CarPlay is currently in limited testing, with some users encountering a "Not supported" message when attempting to launch the app.

As CarPlay continues to integrate more iPhone apps into vehicles, it offers greater choice compared to built-in infotainment systems.

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