‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash

Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by Tagbert on Friday April 14, 2023 @07:34PM (#35576188)

I got my first GM vehicle when I got a Volt Gen2. It is very good and that surprised me as I had always had somewhat negative opinions about GM. I’m starting to shop around for a full EV now and had been interested in the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVS. With this recent announcement, all that is out the window. I would have been a natural customer for GM but now I’ll be looking at Ford, Hyundai, VW, or any of several other manufacturers who will allow me to connect my phone to my car. I am more loyal to my phone than I am to my car.

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Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by cmrdporcupine on Friday April 14, 2023 @09:34PM (#35576851)

Same here. I drive a Gen2 Volt and have loved it and the engineering in it is solid, and because of that was considering going GM for my next EV.

Not anymore.

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Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by ireflect on Friday April 14, 2023 @10:18PM (#35577066)

Me too. Love my gen2 volt. And CarPlay.

I don’t mind having to plug in my phone for CarPlay. It’s one of the only times I remember to charge my phone!

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Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by brocket on Saturday April 15, 2023 @03:29AM (#35578460)

I'm in the same boat but GM converted me with the Bolt instead, driving experience and build quality really surprised me. Although, this announcement has completely killed what little brand loyalty the Bolt had began to kindle.

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