Phone, Snapmatic & In-Game Apps
ReportedReported by press previews or reliable outlets, not stated by Rockstar· Updated Nov 14, 2026
The phone is a physical object in the world. Snapmatic returns, plus Ryde Me and the WAINK car scanner.
- Physical phone: the camera moves to your character's hand when you use it, and texts appear in large chat bubbles.
- Snapmatic (the series' Instagram parody) returns. Jason and Lucia can't post because they're fugitives, but they can browse, follow accounts and read threads.
- Livestreams: you can watch in-game streams with live chat. One shown in the Extended Look was streamed from a car trunk during a police chase.
- Ryde Me: the ride-share app, used for fast travel. Drivers chat with you on the way.
- WAINK: scans a parked car and shows its value, registration cost, lock status, alarm and GPS tracker. Very useful for car theft.
- Radio & podcasts play through earbuds on foot as well as in vehicles.
- Call or text your partner to meet up, do activities or plan robberies. Ignoring their texts can hurt your relationship.