Apple's iOS 26.4 update introduced an API allowing developers to bring AI chatbots into CarPlay, and ChatGPT and Claude are among the apps now available. The chatbots operate through voice commands only and cannot control car functions or other apps. Users can resume conversations started on other devices, but the bots lack real-time location access and cannot provide navigation. Performance depends on car microphone quality, and an internet connection is required.
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