GM Prioritizes Safety by Removing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

General Motors (GM) is standing by its decision to remove Android Auto and CarPlay from its future vehicles, claiming that it will improve driver safety by reducing distractions caused by cell phone usage. GM argues that stability issues with Android Auto and CarPlay, such as bad connections and slow responses, lead drivers to use their phones to restore the connection, taking their eyes off the road. GM believes that its built-in Android Automotive-based system will avoid these issues and offers enhanced voice controls for safer interaction. However, critics point out that GM's focus on its own infotainment system may be driven by the potential for revenue from subscriptions and purchases, which are not available in phone-based systems.