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Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by hulitu on Saturday April 15, 2023 @03:59AM (#35578604)
> How does this business decision make sense?

At least Android Auto is a shitshow. Does not do screen sharing and you can only use apps approved by Google. I don't listen to music on my phone and i use a different navigation SW. And on top of that, Android Auto requires permissions to everything, refusing to start if permissions are not granted.

I really see no useful case for Android Auto and investing money in it during car development is a waste of money and developer time IMHO.

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Re:‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch CarPlay, Android... by scarface74 on Saturday April 15, 2023 @04:04AM (#35578632)
No car manufacturer is going to allow an infotainment system with apps that aren’t heavily vetted. There is too much of a liability and some things are completely illegal to have in view of the driver like video.

Even older cars are careful, like my last car that would not even allow you to pair your phone to radio over Bluetooth while the car was not in park.

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