GM clarifies Apple CarPlay was never removed from its gas-powered trucks

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General Motors announced a refreshed software experience for upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including an updated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interface. The announcement caused widespread confusion, with several outlets reporting it as GM reversing its decision to drop CarPlay. However, GM had only removed CarPlay and Android Auto from its electric vehicles in 2023, not its gas-powered lineup. The feature was therefore never absent from the trucks now receiving the updated interface. The confusion highlights how GM's earlier EV decision colored public perception of its broader in-car software strategy.

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