NewsApple releases iOS 27 with major CarPlay updates and Siri AI
Apple released iOS 27 with big CarPlay upgrades. Siri AI now answers questions and finds addresses by voice. A new MiniPlayer and audio scrubber make driving easier. New wallpapers and performance fixes are included too.
Apple just released iOS 27 to the public, bringing a long list of updates to CarPlay that change how you use your dashboard. Chance Miller, who serves as the editor-in-chief of tech site 9to5Mac, has been testing the software on the road. Siri AI is the headline feature, now fully integrated into CarPlay for hands-free control. You can ask Siri to search your text messages or emails for a specific address, then start GPS routing using only your voice. The update also adds a persistent Now Playing MiniPlayer in the upper-right corner with album artwork. For the first time, CarPlay includes a visual audio scrubber on screen so you can drag ahead in a podcast or song without messing with your steering wheel buttons. Apple also added fresh wallpaper options that match the main iPhone interface. Under the hood, Apple says the software focuses heavily on reliability and performance improvements to fix past glitches. Developers can now build dedicated video apps for CarPlay, though you will have to wait for automakers to add support before you can watch anything parked in your vehicle. For millions of drivers relying on daily navigation, these fixes mean fewer dropped connections and faster hands-free controls on your morning commute.