GM Wants You to Know It Still Plans to Ditch Apple CarPlay in Future EVs
Recent reports claiming that General Motors is reversing course on its controversial plans to ditch CarPlay in its future EVs appear to be incorrect. As noted by Joanna Stern , host of the YouTube channel New Things, a GM spokesperson has confirmed that its new software interface that shows CarPlay or Android Auto alongside its own native system in 2027 models of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC…
A recent story claiming General Motors had changed its stance on removing Apple CarPlay from future EVs has been found to be inaccurate. According to a GM spokesperson, the ability to use CarPlay or Android Auto alongside its own software in Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks, set to launch in 2027, is limited to their gas-powered variants. This decision preserves CarPlay in the 2027 models of those trucks, but does not signify a shift in GM's overall plan.
In addition, GM's upcoming electric 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ still supports CarPlay and Android Auto, though it is uncertain whether this feature will remain on all future EVs from the company. Despite this, GM asserts its commitment to leaving behind the widely-used CarPlay feature in its future EVs. The article, originally published on MacRumors.com, has sparked discussion in related online forums.
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