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GM Says It's Dropping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Because They're Unsafe (jalopnik.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 64 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

Yeah because I'm sure GM's shit will be better. Idek why I'm addressing this: ~~we all know GM doesn't want to pay Apple or Google~~. That this is really about more renting and never owning. They just want more money.

GM, just say that. We know you're a gigantic money-hungry corp. You all don't have to lie and pretend to care about safety. We're not a bunch of idiots. We get it, even if you all suck for doing this.

I'd say I hope GM crashes and burns again, but then the government will just bail them out again.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

I thought Android auto was free.

This is all about maintaining and selling your data for themselves. There was just a report out last week about how cars are one of the most data insecure devices you can own because of how poorly all the big auto manufacturers treat their customers.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Do you mean Android Auto, or Android Automotive (what's being used here)?

I assumed/got the impression that the latter cost money to integrators (GM) but I guess I don't know for sure.

Android Auto is "free" to end-users but is different.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Ah I stand corrected on the Android side. I assumed there was some licensing going on. I'll correct that.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

I believe there is, for Android Automotive.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I read that article too. They know when you've been recreating Shakespeares "beast with two backs" in your car. Creepy stuff.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 9 months ago

We know you're a gigantic money-hungry corp. You all don't have to lie and pretend to care about safety. We're not a bunch of idiots.

Alas, as long as there is doubt, there are a large number of suckers who are willing to give the benefit of the doubt. We are a bunch of idiots, collectively. That's why shit like this works.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I doubt it’s about paying Apple or Google, so um much as their ability to extort car owners to pay them. Nobody in their right mind will buy the $10/month Bullshit Subscription (TM) from GM when they can just plug in their phone and use Waze.

Edit: seems Apple doesnt charge automakers so it’s definitely about extorting you for money.