Now that I have CarPlay I won’t get a car without it. A car manufacturer can’t compete with the ecosystem or the convenience of using the same app in car as on the phone.<p>Granted it’d be better if the car navigation got updated and didn’t cost $100, but it won’t and it doesn’t. Podcasts don’t need a sync I as the play from the same device, there’s Audible, and Jellyfin supported music players, ChatGPT through the car speakers, WhatsApp for calls, I have a Bluetooth Connection for to the car computer, I had Pimsleur for a while, there is just no way an infotainment system can do more.<p>All this in a midrange car from 2021
My next car will have CarPlay. Period. After experiencing CarPlay I almost started looking to upgrade but I don’t need a new car. That said, when I do get one CarPlay will be a new “must have” for me.<p>I’d like my next car to be electric as well so I’m hoping things improve on that front. Rivian is cool but no CarPlay and Tesla was already disqualified for many reasons. Thankfully I’ve never cared for GM cars so this won’t affect me but I hope they are punished by the market for removing CarPlay/not adding it to new cars.