Google brings Gemini to Apple CarPlay
Google is rolling out its Gemini app on Apple CarPlay worldwide, which gives iPhone drivers hands-free Gemini Live conversations tied to Gmail and Calendar, a feature that was already available on Android Auto.
Google announced that its Gemini app is now available on Apple CarPlay. The launch follows earlier rollouts on Android Auto and on cars with Google built-in. iOS users can now hold free-flowing voice conversations with Gemini Live from the car's display.
Drivers open the app by tapping the Gemini icon on the CarPlay screen or side rail. From there they can resume a recent chat or start a new one. Google says users can interrupt to add details, change the subject or pause mid-conversation, and it describes the design as a "conversational driving companion" meant to minimise distraction.
Gemini connects to Google Workspace apps including Gmail and Google Calendar. That lets drivers ask what's on their schedule, request a daily brief, catch up on unread email, summarise long threads and dictate replies by voice. Google also suggests other uses: local recommendations, background on landmarks, and practising presentations or role-playing tough conversations. Conversations from CarPlay sync automatically to the Gemini app's chat history on the iPhone.
The feature is rolling out globally starting today to all Gemini users on iOS, in every language Gemini Live supports. To use it, people need the latest version of the Gemini app, microphone permissions turned on, and at least one previous Gemini Live session on their phone.
Google did not say how Gemini on CarPlay works alongside Siri, Apple's built-in assistant. It also did not mention any limits on which Workspace actions can be taken while driving.