"Bloomberg writes that these third-party apps won't be able to replace the Siri button in the CarPlay interface or use their own wake words ("Hey Google," etc.). Instead, anyone who wants to spend a long drive talking to Gemini will have to open the app first. That could cut down on the utility of using one of these apps, but Apple presumably wants to get Siri to a place where CarPlay users prefer it as their in-car assistant anyway."
"Apple and Google recently announced that Gemini would power future versions of Siri and Apple Foundation Models, the AI models underpinning Apple Intelligence. The delayed, updated version of Siri Apple introduced alongside Apple Intelligence in 2024 is supposed to be able to take actions on user's behalf, work across apps and understand the context of what's on screen, all things Gemini can currently do."
Apple will permit third-party voice-controlled AI apps to operate within CarPlay, allowing developers to offer voice-enabled versions of assistants such as ChatGPT and Gemini for in-car use. Siri will remain the default assistant for standard functions like controlling music and getting directions, while third-party apps can address complex, open-ended requests that Siri cannot. Third-party CarPlay apps cannot replace the Siri button or use their own wake words, so users must launch those apps before voice interaction. Smartphone Bluetooth connections already enable similar experiences, and Apple plans deeper Siri improvements using Google’s Gemini models and Apple Foundation Models.
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