- Updated: April 1, 2026
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ChatGPT Now Available on Apple CarPlay – What It Means for Drivers
Skip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIPolicyHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonThe VergeThe Verge logo.You can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlayAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AINewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechYou can now use ChatGPT with Apple’s CarPlayiOS 26.4 opened the door to letting you chat with AI chatbots through your CarPlay dashboard.iOS 26.4 opened the door to letting you chat with AI chatbots through your CarPlay dashboard.by Jay PetersCloseJay PetersSenior ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Jay PetersMar 31, 2026, 9:03 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: The VergeJay PetersCloseJay PetersPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.ChatGPT is now accessible from your CarPlay dashboard if you have iOS 26.4 or newer and the latest version of the ChatGPT app, 9to5Mac reports. Apple’s recently launched iOS 26.4 update added support for “voice-based conversational apps” in CarPlay, opening the door to let you use AI chatbots with voice features through Apple’s in-car platform.When using ChatGPT through CarPlay, the app doesn’t show text conversations, according to 9to5Mac — instead, you can only have conversations with the app using your voice. (Apple’s developer guidelines ask that apps don’t show text or imagery as responses.) The CarPlay app isn’t completely devoid of text, though, as there’s onscreen buttons to mute and end the conversation.You can also look at a list of recent conversations you’ve had with ChatGPT, according to MacRumors.But you can’t use a wake word to use ChatGPT through CarPlay — you’ll have to tap on the app to open it up.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Jay PetersCloseJay PetersSenior ReporterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Jay PetersAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIAppleCloseApplePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AppleNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsOpenAICloseOpenAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All OpenAITechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechMost PopularMost PopularAnother Starlink satellite has inexplicably explodedFor $200 more, you can get a MacBook AirYou can finally replace your embarrassing Gmail usernameSamsung finally brings blood pressure tracking to US Galaxy WatchesTCL is taking over Sony’s TV businessThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native adMore in AIThe Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memoriesArt schools are being torn apart by AIYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa PlusPlayOkta’s CEO is betting big on AI agent identityAll the latest in AI ‘music’Bluesky’s new app is an AI for customizing your feedThe Galaxy S26’s photo app can sloppify your memoriesAllison Johnson6:15 PM UTCArt schools are being torn apart by AIJess Weatherbed3:00 PM UTCYou can order Grubhub and Uber Eats ‘conversationally’ with Alexa PlusRobert Hart1:00 PM UTCPlayOkta’s CEO is betting big on AI agent identityNilay PatelMar 30All the latest in AI ‘music’Terrence O’BrienMar 30Bluesky’s new app is an AI for customizing your feedTerrence O’BrienMar 29Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native adTop Stories1:00 PM UTCThe AirPods Max 2 are a great sequel, but not an ambitious one11:00 AM UTCApple at 50: a visual history6:31 PM UTCNo Kings is taking back Americana7:00 PM UTCThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie is beautiful but a little too busy3:00 PM UTCArt schools are being torn apart by AIMar 27Rank the 50 best Apple products
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