On: GM blocks dealers from using Apple CarPlay, Android Auto aftermarket kits

[timewizard]

> The company reportedly plans to discontinue the offering in all its future models soon in favor of its own built-in in-vehicle infotainment systems.

The thing you wanted as a consumer is inconvenient to our pocket book so we're removing it for something worse in every conceivable way.

> According to the report, 85% of car owners who have Apple CarPlay (or a similar service) prefer it over the OEM’s built-in system.

Let's check with Jeep owners on that one.

[zephyreon → timewizard]

Parents have a Jeep, can attest that Uconnect is probably the worst infotainment experience I have ever had the displeasure of using in any vehicle I’ve driven. 99% of Jeep owners seems more realistic.