9to5Mac April 3, 2026

CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits

CarPlay has been around for so long that it’s rare to see brand new apps debut from big-name companies. The most noteworthy CarPlay apps have typically been on the platform for years already. But this week, CarPlay got two brand new apps that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet. more…

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