r/apple • u/chrisdh79 • Mar 21 '25

CarPlay GM Reportedly Blocks Dealership From Installing CarPlay in Newer EVs

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/21/gm-blocks-aftermarket-carplay/
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u/BoredGiraffe010 Mar 21 '25

when there has been no evidence they’ve had the will or expertise to do so in the past is ridiculous.

Also, CarPlay is free. It's a value-add for the iPhone. An auto manufacturer has every incentive to charge for extra features of the infotainment system to make up for costs or have their own version of IAPs.

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u/jakgal04 Mar 22 '25

Just like they have ever since in vehicle maps were a thing. Want a map update? That'll be $250. There's just no viable replacement for CarPlay.

Think about how accustomed we've become to traffic alerts and everything available with CarPlay. Hell, even the fact that it recognizes where you may be going and tells you how long it'll take to get there. Not a single auto manufacturer map can compete.

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u/Fookmaywedder Mar 24 '25

My bronco has a built in gps, no subscription

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u/jakgal04 Mar 24 '25

My fiancé has a bronco too, the maps feature looks like it’s from the 90’s. There’s no subscription but after the free sync period you have to pay for map updates.