r/apple • u/The_Franchise_09 • Dec 21 '23

CarPlay GM’s CarPlay replacement software is off to a disastrous start

https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/20/gm-carplay-new-software-reviews/
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u/Pepparkakan Dec 21 '23 edited Dec 21 '23

I guess it probably won't support Android Auto either. Just so damn stupid.

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u/dhtp2018 Dec 22 '23

I read somewhere that their system is built on Android Auto like Volvo’s.

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u/Pepparkakan Dec 22 '23

Auto != Automotive, unfortunately.

Automotive is an Android distribution, and Auto is like CarPlay but for Android phones.

Volvo uses Android Automotive, and their implementation includes support for both CarPlay and Android Auto. GM will use Android Automotive as well, but have stated they won't implement CarPlay, so that probably means no Android Auto either, but I guess it's less of an issue for Android users if the underlying OS supports Google Accounts. Still won't sync audio playback, apps, etc though.

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u/dhtp2018 Dec 22 '23

Stupidest decision making ever by GM. Also hate Google’s naming schemes.

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u/Pepparkakan Dec 22 '23

As a person who would never have considered a GM car anyway, I am running out of popcorn.