Trending Now - Smartphone Apps Enhance In-car Experience for Drivers

WHO:

MacRumors - OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google, Audiomack, WhatsApp

Android Police - Google

WHAT:

MacRumors - Apple's CarPlay system added three popular apps: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack.

MacRumors - WhatsApp is beta testing a revamped CarPlay app.

MacRumors - The ChatGPT app on CarPlay allows voice conversations and viewing past conversation titles.

MacRumors - Google Meet on CarPlay allows joining meetings with a single tap and participating in audio calls, but does not support video calls.

MacRumors - Audiomack is the 11th-most downloaded app in the App Store's Music category in the U.S.

Android Police - Google confirmed that a version of Google Meet for Android Auto will be available soon.

WHERE:

MacRumors - The apps are available on Apple's CarPlay system.

Android Police - Google Meet will be available on Android Auto.

WHEN:

MacRumors - The new apps were added to CarPlay in the week of April 5th, 2026.

Android Police - Google has started rolling out Google Meet support for Apple CarPlay in early April 2026.

WHY:

MacRumors - The addition of voice-based conversational apps to CarPlay aims to enhance the in-car experience while minimizing distractions.

Android Police - The limited features of apps on Android Auto are designed to ensure safety while driving.

HOW:

MacRumors - Users must have the latest version of each app for them to appear on CarPlay.

Android Police - Google Meet on CarPlay allows users to hear audio from meetings and use their microphone to speak, but does not allow video content or camera use.

(UPDATED April 5, 2026 05:32 UTC)

Apple's CarPlay system has just added three popular apps: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack, enhancing the in-car experience with voice-based conversational features. The ChatGPT app allows for voice conversations and viewing past titles, while Google Meet enables users to join audio meetings with a single tap, although video calls are not supported. Additionally, WhatsApp is currently beta testing a revamped CarPlay app, and Google has confirmed that a version of Google Meet for Android Auto will be available soon.