iOS 27.2 brings two new features to Apple's CarPlay

Apple has redesigned the Podcasts app and upgraded Siri AI.

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Apple has officially released iOS 27.2, bringing more Siri and AI functions to iPhone users. And since CarPlay is powered by iOS running directly from a connected iPhone, the rollout introduces some changes to it, as well. As 9to5Mac reports, you can expect two big changes coming to CarPlay with the new mobile OS.