CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and Siri AI will upgrade Apple’s car infotainment system for iPhone users.
Even before the big iPhone software update officially launches, CarPlay in August has improved for everyone with three big app releases.
MLB iPhone app enhances CarPlay experience
First, MLB upgraded their iPhone app in the middle of the baseball season to improve the CarPlay experience.
Fans can browse live and upcoming games, select a matchup, and choose their preferred team’s radio feed.
CarPlay also now shows baseball scores and key game details while the broadcast plays, with the app’s hide-scores setting respected for anyone avoiding spoilers.
Meta AI deploys CarPlay chatbot app in rollout
Next, Meta AI for iPhone now works with CarPlay — with a catch.
The Meta AI app joins three other third-party chatbot apps that work with CarPlay: ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok.
However, Meta AI on CarPlay appears to be in limited testing for now.
Still, this shows the key benefit of CarPlay: integrating existing iPhone apps with your vehicle. You just can’t expect this amount of AI chatbot choice from built-in infotainment systems.
CarPlay adds a major weather app
The third big CarPlay app in August is Storm Radar from The Weather Channel.
Storm Radar for CarPlay includes a map of your location. You can toggle between satellite view and the default map background. Data layers include radar, clouds, and precipitation.
Navigation is also a core part of the CarPlay app. Storm Radar displays your current weather conditions alongside the ETA and weather conditions expected at your destination.
The Weather Channel adds that CarPlay support includes “automatic rerouting and weather alerts along your route that refresh as you drive.”
More CarPlay upgrades
Looking ahead, Apple will upgrade CarPlay for everyone with the upcoming iOS 27 iPhone update. Installing the iPhone software update or upgrading to a new iPhone running iOS 27 when it comes out will automatically add new features to CarPlay.
In the meantime, Volvo has upgraded three SUVs with Spatial Audio through CarPlay for Apple Music and Apple Podcasts. This brings Dolby Atmos sound support to drivers. Earlier this year, Pioneer released an aftermarket head unit that similarly drives Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio through CarPlay.
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