October 21, 2026

Gemini arrives in CarPlay: in the US, Google Maps now talks back to iPhone drivers

Google brought conversational Gemini into Maps navigation on CarPlay almost a year after Android Auto. Starting Oct 21, 2026, it is open to drivers in the US.

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Gemini now available in Google Maps on CarPlay: chat without leaving navigationOctober 21

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