GM to Remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from Future EVs

Company Cites Driver Distraction as Reason, Critics Argue It's About Data Control and Revenue

General Motors (GM) plans to remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its future electric vehicles, citing driver distraction as the main reason.
Tim Babbitt, GM’s Head of Product for Infotainment, stated that issues with CarPlay and Android Auto, such as bad connections, poor rendering, slow responses, and dropped connections, can lead to drivers picking up their phones, which can be a safety hazard.
GM has not conducted any independent testing or collected data to support its claim that CarPlay and Android Auto contribute to driver distraction.
GM plans to replace CarPlay and Android Auto with its own infotainment software, Ultifi, which integrates Google apps, Spotify, and Audible.
Critics argue that GM's real motivation for eliminating CarPlay and Android Auto is to control data and generate software subscription revenue.