Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

Why Are Automakers Dropping CarPlay? Is CarPlay Ultra In Trouble? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 364)

Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong

Show Notes

Special guest Joel Feder from TheDrive.com joins the podcast to talk about the future of Apple, and its uncertain relationship with the automotive industry. Is it now turning its back on CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra? Is Apple losing traction in another emerging space where cars are now software-defined vehicles more than ever?

GM Bets You’ll Miss CarPlay Less With Built-In Apple Music Support

https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-bets-youll-miss-carplay-less-with-built-in-apple-music-support

Your Next EV Won’t Be Obsolete: How Rivian Is Designing for the Next Decade

https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-rivian-is-future-proofing-its-evs-7-10-years-out

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