Google rolled out a slick new update for Apple CarPlay users, iPhone owners can now jump into work meetings right from the car’s dashboard. Announced earlier, this is a big deal since it landed in Apple’s ecosystem before Google’s own Android Auto. It focuses on driver safety by removing distractions from work audio or video calls. Users can tap to join scheduled meetings, check their calendar for upcoming meets, and chat hands-free through the car’s speakers.
It’s super straightforward and quick to use: Just fire up CarPlay, tap the Meet tile, and join the meeting with a tap. You can mute, switch calls, or leave the call, but there’s no option for chat, polls, or screen share, and the camera stays off. It pulls audio from the iPhone’s mic and works on iPhones running iOS 17 or newer. It works for both personal accounts and Workspace accounts, though it may take about 15 days to show up everywhere since this isn’t a global rollout.
Android Auto users have to wait for this feature to land in their ecosystem—it’s coming soon, with no exact date yet. Google’s prioritizing safe, on-the-go productivity as remote work booms. This could change commutes for pros everywhere, and with Android catching up, in-car meetings might become the norm without risking safety.
Meanwhile, Android Auto already rocks Microsoft Teams for audio calls, hinting at what’s next for Meet. Mercedes-Benz’s 2026 CLA sedan ups the ante with in-car Teams camera (video off while driving) and chat. CES 2026 teased Garmin’s AI cabin with multi-screen Android OS for voice commands and personalized audio. In-car offices are heating up fast, watch for more hybrid work hacks this year.
