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OpinionOpinion: Don't Take My Apple CarPlay Away -- Unless Your System Is Better:
To paraphrase the late, great Charlton Heston, you can pry my Apple CarPlay from my ...
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CarPlay Challenges GM’s Infotainment DominanceGM aims to replace CarPlay with its own system, sparking concerns among iPhone users over reduced choices.
Key FactsOct 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thetruthaboutcars.com
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto generally outperform most factory-installed infotainment systems in usability and navigation.
- Despite some flaws, many users prefer CarPlay because it functions more reliably in everyday driving scenarios.
- No automaker has yet developed an infotainment system that surpasses CarPlay or Android Auto in the past decade.
- GM’s plan to substitute CarPlay with a Google-based system may limit consumer options and cause frustration.
You can pry my Apple CarPlay from my cold, dead hands.— Paraphrase of the late Charlton Heston regarding the potential loss of Apple CarPlay.
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