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Apple Reportedly Preparing to Open CarPlay to Third-Party AI Assistants

Reports point to in-car chatbot access through CarPlay, with Apple yet to confirm timing.

Overview

  • Bloomberg reporting indicates Apple is preparing to let third-party AI voice assistants run within CarPlay.
  • The feature would allow drivers to query chatbots using voice directly through the CarPlay interface.
  • Reported limitations keep Siri as the default control, with the Siri button and wake word remaining unchanged.
  • Users would reportedly need to open the third-party app within CarPlay to activate voice control.
  • No rollout date is confirmed, though sources suggest the capability could arrive in the coming months.