In 2023, GM announced it would begin phasing out support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in future models, starting with EVs. Immediately, there was backlash because it’s a patently bad idea to leave out two features that are useful to the 91% of Americans that own smartphones. But, GM wants to force people across its brands to exclusively use its in-house infotainment system. GM even went as far as shutting down an aftermarket solution to reintegrate CarPlay and Android Auto, but now it looks like a climbdown has started.
Â