CarPlay Gets a Secret Web Browser and Video Player App for Streaming While Parked
Revolutionize your CarPlay experience with a new app that lets you stream videos while parked, all from the comfort of your car.
By Blip Tech
1 min read
CarPlay App with Web Browser for Streaming Video Hits App Store
Overview:
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Event: A new app called Sidecar has been released on the App Store, offering a web browser and video player feature for CarPlay users.
Key Points:
- CarPlay Limitations: Apple restricts CarPlay apps to specific categories, but there is high demand from users for web browsers and video apps, especially while parked.
- Workaround: Users have been using adapters that run Android apps as a workaround.
- Sidecar App: Sidecar is an existing utility app with CarPlay support. A recent update added a browser feature that allows users to load URLs and play videos while parked.
- Usage: Users need to provide the URL on their iPhone, then navigate to the web feature in the CarPlay app to load the website.
- Availability: The app is free to download with a $9.99 in-app purchase to unlock the web browser/video playing feature. Future updates may not pass App Store review, so users are advised to consider this a limited-time offer.
Enhancement Tips:
- USB-C charger
- MagSafe battery
- Wireless CarPlay adapter
- Apple AirTag
- Craft for iPhone, iPad, Mac
