GM clarifies its stance on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in new truck software
General Motors (GM) has clarified confusion surrounding the availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto following a recent announcement about updated infotainment systems for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Some media outlets had reported that GM was reversing or 'bringing back' phone mirroring capabilities, but in reality, these features were never removed from most gas-powered models — only from electric vehicles (EVs) since 2023. GM's EV lineup has used Google Automotive Services instead of Apple and Android Auto for the past three years. However, its popular internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks and SUVs have continued to support phone projection without issue. The new software updates in Silverado and Sierra include enhanced picture-in-picture features for CarPlay and Android Auto. The confusion arose after GM CEO Mary Barra suggested during an October 2025 interview that the company might extend its EV policy to gas-powered vehicles, prompting backlash from truck owners before being clarified by GM.
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