GM’s EVs Are Ditching Apple CarPlay And Android Auto: Here’s Why – SlashGear

As GM’s proprietary infotainment system replaces CarPlay and Android Auto on EVs, buyers of the 2024 Blaze electric and other future EVs will be able to access Google Maps as the default navigation system. In addition, drivers will also gain access to Google Assistant for hands-free interactions — though the automaker is already reportedly considering replacing that with its own ChatGPT-style assistant in the future — and GM promises eight years of data access to navigation and Google’s voice control system. There’ll also be three years of OnStar Remote Access and streaming services in the U.S. for native media apps like Spotify and Audible, along with the Google Play Store. 

For those iPhone and Android device users still wanting to connect their phones, the experience will feel somewhat more old-school. GM says that its upcoming EVs will support hands-free calls, voice texting, and music streaming via Bluetooth connection with a paired smartphone.

Although the underlying software that the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV will use hasn’t been detailed, it seems likely to be based on Android Automotive OS, a special version of Android crafted explicitly for, and suited to, vehicles. A similar system powered by Google Automotive Services (GAS) can be found on vehicles such as the 2023 Hummer EV SUV and the GMC Yukon, and many other car brands — including Honda, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo — already use Android Automotive. While each manufacturer’s interface differs visually, they share a common framework and offer similar usability, together with tighter integration with the car’s underlying systems.