- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain standard on 2027 Cadillac EVs.
- That comes more than three years after GM said its EVs would drop both.
- GM’s next-generation ICE models will also lose smartphone mirroring.
For millions of car owners, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become an essential part of everyday life. If a vehicle doesn’t offer smartphone mirroring, that means no deal for many car buyers. So it came as quite a shock when, in 2023, GM announced it would scrap both systems in favor of its own infotainment system.
It now seems as though GM may be softening its stance on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or is at least slow-walking their removal. The online configuration tools for several 2027 Cadillac models still list the two features as standard equipment.
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Speaking with CarBuzz, a Cadillac representative said the company “is continuing to evolve its infotainment strategy across the EV portfolio, based on customer feedback, while also prioritizing the native, in-vehicle experience.” In late July, Cadillac started rolling out an updated infotainment software for new Cadillac models, and it’s telling that the automaker isn’t yet ready to ditch these Apple and Google features, even though its own system is now more advanced than ever.
Tweaks to Cadillac’s own infotainment system include large icons for frequently used functions and a new queue function for paid streaming services, including Spotify. GM has also tweaked the graphics and text for its head-up displays to make them a little sharper and clearer. Owners can also set up two user profiles to different seat memory buttons.
GM’s Next-Gen System
While GM’s shift away from smartphone mirroring is proving to be slow, it’s still happening. Late last year, company boss Mary Barra said that in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto being ditched from its EVs, they would also be scrapped from its combustion models in favor of a new centralized computing platform, expected to be introduced from 2028.
It appears that once new models from GM start to adopt the new system, they will ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving the automaker full control over the infotainment experience and, perhaps most importantly, free rein to sell as many subscription services as possible. Carscoops has reached out to GM seeking an update on its plan to scrap Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
