Report Examines GM's Controversial Move to Abandon Apple CarPlay
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An in-depth Bloomberg report today resurfaced General Motors' decision to replace Apple CarPlay with its own software. Last year, GM announced...
  • Poayjay@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    7 months ago

    I have a 2023 Honda ridgeline. The car play works but doesn’t work well. About 50% of the time I have to unplug and plug in my phone again. About 2% of the time I have to restart my car completely to get it to work (yes I’ve tried a different phone and a different cable). I will not buy another new Honda exclusively because of this. GM is so out of touch with how important CarPlay is to consumers.

  • Mellow@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    7 months ago

    …enhancing its software capabilities and establishing a stronger digital services revenue stream.

    Built-in vehicle features as a service. eg: BMW heated seats, KTM Ride Modes.

    Anyone feel like paying extra to beam music or nav from your phone to your vehicle?

    Edit: or have that data about you sold to whoever has the money and interest in it.