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GM plans to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in future EVs, using a Google infotainment system to capture more data and inform subscription launches

General Motors' electric future doesn't include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.  —  The automaker's upcoming lineup …

The Verge Andrew J. Hawkins

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  • @dannysullivan@mastodon.social @dannysullivan@mastodon.social on mastodon
    Biggest reason I never wanted a Tesla was it didn't have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.  Huge reason I might not go ahead with my Fisker order is same reason.  I have a phone.  It has everything I want in it, including how to find an EV charger. …
  • @davidcmurphy David C. Murphy on x
    Never in a billion years would have ever remotely considered a GM vehicle, now never would in a trillion years. https://twitter.com/...
  • @charles_gaba Charles Gaba on x
    Holy shit. Terrible move, @gm. https://www.reuters.com/...
  • @harrymccracken Harry McCracken on x
    Terrible, consumer-hostile move. https://www.theverge.com/...
  • @tvaziri Todd Vaziri on x
    Absolutely bonkers decision. GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help https://www.reuters.com/...
  • @lexnfx Alexei Oreskovic on x
    Gotta wonder if GM knows something about an Apple car — otherwise, it's hard to imagine why GM would take such a radical step & risk alienating consumers by completely ditching Apple CarPlay GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help https://www.reuters.com/..…
  • @dbrauer David Brauer on x
    One of my big fears about buying an EV is all the data capture (see: Tesla). Apple isn't perfect, but their data-sharing is more cautious than most, and that WILL be a factor if I purchase a “smarter” car. #fwp https://twitter.com/...
  • @clontsey Chris Clonts on x
    This sure seems like a bad decision on GM's part. Apple folks are incredibly loyal. https://finance.yahoo.com/...
  • @martinsfp @martinsfp on x
    So... a version of Android Automotive. https://twitter.com/...
  • @thebillyprocida Billy Procida on x
    I don't think these tech marketing people realize what CarPlay means to us sluts... https://twitter.com/...
  • @techwontsaveus @techwontsaveus on x
    “GM's move to restrict access to CarPlay and Android Auto, which is expected to begin with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, will help the automaker capture more data on its customers ... It could also help inform future subscription products.” https://www.theverge.com/...
  • @ow Owen Williams on x
    Making car UX actively worse so you can *checks notes* collect more data on user behavior is a great way to lose customers https://www.theverge.com/...
  • @johnvoelcker John Voelcker on x
    I understand GM's reasoning for this, but question whether it will stand. Google Maps is presently lousy for useful #EV charging station info, but I have to think a huge number of GM buyers use these features. It could well keep me from buying a GM EV. https://www.reuters.com/...
  • @andrew_osu Andrew O'Hara on x
    Screw this! CarPlay is an increasingly-requested feature for new car buyers and is only getting better. GM's decision is brazenly anti-consumer and another way vehicles are getting worse. https://www.reuters.com/...
  • @cpautoscribe Chris Paukert on x
    If accurate (and @JBWEyesonroad is a reliable reporter), this a true forehead-slapping moment from GM, and it almost doesn't even matter how good the Google solution is. 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤦🏻‍♂ ️ https://finance.yahoo.com/...