§ Product Launch
Apple opening CarPlay to third-party voice apps in iOS 26.4. Developers get car dashboard access for the first time.
[Apple](https://startupintros.com/orgs/apple) CarPlay is opening up to third-party voice apps starting with iOS 26.4, giving developers access to the car dashboard for the first time. A significant platform play — CarPlay has been a walled garden since launch.
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