If you’re a fan of General Motors trucks, SUVs, and cars, then don’t get used to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This beloved feature is being completely dropped. It was getting the ax in every electric vehicle, but now gas-powered options are also included. 

General Motors is breaking up with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 

For some drivers, being able to connect Apple CarPlay and Android Auto simply makes life more convenient. Too bad General Motors doesn’t care. It’s totally phasing this software out of every single vehicle by 2028. 

The software will be replaced by something developed in-house. This change will occur in both electric and gas-powered vehicles under Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. Critics and drivers have already complained about this software in Tesla and Rivian for years. 

According to The Verge, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said this was a decision made for the customers based on listening to their feedback and demands. According to reports, drivers find the software clunky and distracting. 

It can also hinder the ability to change vehicle settings. Therefore, General Motors will be providing everything you need in one seamless package. The change will provide drivers with more choices and allow for easier software updates. 

Ford has also considered making this move, but found that its customers rather enjoy connecting their iPhones and Androids. An independent study by Auto Pacific found that 60% of drivers said it would be a deal breaker if a new vehicle didn’t have Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 

Now the next generation of the software, known as CarPlay Ultra, is coming. It will enable drivers to perform additional commands with their phones, such as unlocking the doors. 

No changes will be made to existing General Motors vehicles. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will continue to be supported.

A General Motors spokesperson reached out to share, “We are not making any changes to existing vehicles. If your car supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, that will continue. Both will remain available in all GM gas-powered vehicles for the foreseeable future.

As we advance toward our centralized computing platform, we’ll gradually move to a better, more deeply integrated experience — a direction the broader industry is taking as vehicles become more software-defined. This will happen over time, not overnight. We value our collaboration with Apple and Google and remain focused on delivering experiences customers love.”