The topic CarPlay just gained two new audio apps to keep you entertained on your next trip is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
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CarPlay continues to improve in two ways. iOS 26 gives the in-car experience new features like widgets and upgraded Music and Messages apps.
Meanwhile, new third-party CarPlay apps are regularly added that enhance the platform. This week, two new audio apps arrive on CarPlay in time for your next summer road trip.

Suno is a top AI music generation mobile app. It lets you create tracks with no music experience with custom text prompts.
Now, the music that you generate with Suno can easily be initiated from CarPlay.
The Suno CarPlay app includes two sections: Library and Explore.
Library lets you play tracks from your My Songs collection, Playlists, or Liked Songs. The Explore section is ready to entertain with collections of playlists and more from other Suno users.
Suno is now on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto🚗Stream your favorite creations in the car. Try it out on your morning commute with this playlist!https://t.co/Y3y4zB3rLV pic.twitter.com/RsaQnC8ZWX

Next, there’s Zeno Radio. The iPhone app now also works with Apple CarPlay.
Zeno Radio includes a collection of streaming traditional radio stations as well as podcasts.
Radio stations include collections especially for children, college and university stations, comedy, music, news and talk, religion, and more.
Suno and Zeno Radio are both available for Apple CarPlay as of this week. You can find more CarPlay apps from our ongoing collection here.
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