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  • Neilia_1@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I assume next-gen bolts won’t have Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Might be a deal breaker for some.

    • ǟɦɨʍֆǟ ɮʝօʀռ@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Likely. I think all companies will be doing their best to create their own software & subscription ecosystems, along with data collection, to generate revenue streams since most EVs should be low maintenance and companies will need to find other ways to bring money in.

    • Stillhart
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      1 year ago

      Why do you assume that? Is that a thing now?

      • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Yes GM came out and said they are going with Android Automotive with a custom installation for their infotainment, and will not support CarPlay or Android Auto.

        They’re going to move to a subscription model for the built in features, with the first 8 years free currently.

        • Stillhart
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          1 year ago

          Well at least they’re using Google Maps. Not excited about yet another subscription in my life, but honestly, just putting Google Maps in the car directly is the right move. I don’t want to use Android Auto if I don’t have to… it’s a buggy piece of crap… but the Maps is so much better than anything the car mfrs put out that it’s impossible not to use it.

    • PersnickityPenguin
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      1 year ago

      Probably not, but they will have Android automotive which will allow you to use android apps similar to Polestar. It should have built-in Google maps including a trip calculator similar to a better route planner.

      I think it will be popular to be honest although you will have to pay fees like you do with Teslas annual connectivity fee.