GM’s replacement for CarPlay is due at the end of 2023, but its dealers are in the dark about when that will be and what it will do to sales when buyers figure it out.

  • Decimit@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My car has CarPlay where my last car didn’t. I’ll tell you now, I won’t get another car without it.

    • Wintermute@lemmy.villa-straylight.social
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      1 year ago

      So says literally everyone I have ever seen comment on the matter. Seriously, is there anyone out there that has tried CarPlay/AndroidAuto and said “eh, I don’t see the point”?

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        1 year ago

        My parents don’t care about CarPlay at all. It’s in their GMC truck but they have no interest in using it, and get confused when it pops up. That being said, they also will absolutely not subscribe to whatever service GM tries to launch in its place. I guess just pointing out that there are some people who don’t see the point, but they also wouldn’t see the point of whatever GM launches.

      • deweydecibel@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I mean, people who don’t care about their radio that much? Honestly, long as I have Bluetooth or an aux port, I’m good.

        Not that I don’t like Android Auto or wouldn’t prefer to have it, but the lack of it wouldn’t be an absolute deal breaker

      • czardestructo@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        It integrates poorly in my car and requires a USB cable so I don’t bother. I’m happier just using my phone screen.

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          1 year ago

          Most jurisdictions have either already introduced, or in the process of introducing laws that restrict what you can do with your phone whilst driving. Some have higher penalties for distracted driving than drink driving or speeding!

          If you do want Wireless CarPlay, there are cheap USB dongles available that may work to adapt your factory Car Audio to enable it. They are also useful as an alternative if your older car radio is unable to provide sufficient current for your newer device to charge.

          • DontMakeItTim@lemmy.world
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            1 year ago

            Or just don’t play around on your phone while you drive. Pick your podcast/playlist, load the directions, and off you go.

      • TomTheGeek@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I built a better solution that doesn’t require plugging anything in, so for me it wasn’t useful. Bought a new car and now I simply use bluetooth for music. I see CarPlay has a wireless option now, I should look into that.