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GM weighs dropping Android Auto across all models as carmakers vie for software control

General Motors may extend its decision to exclude Android Auto from electric vehicles to all models, a report said. The move reflects a broader shift by automakers away from smartphone-based infotainment toward in-house software and AI-driven platforms. GM is strengthening its own vehicle software ecosystem and plans a conversational interface based on Google’s Gemini model. Many 2026 models still support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but consumer backlash remains a risk.

Mobility

Third-party device restores Apple CarPlay in GM EVs for $199

A third-party device has emerged to restore Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in General Motors electric vehicles where the features were removed. Startup EV Play has launched the EV Play LT for $199 and a higher-end EV Play Max for $425, offering additional streaming and console connectivity. The company acknowledges GM could disable the function through future software updates, leaving the durability of the solution uncertain.

Industry

Uber takeover rumor swirls around Kakao Mobility as Tesla launches six-seat Model Y L

Questions over business expansion and possible governance changes at Kakao Mobility have surfaced at the same time. As talk emerges of Uber taking management control, Kakao Mobility has continued a profitability improvement trend with operating profit rising for a third straight year. Uber Taxi launched its Premier Van service to target demand for large-vehicle ride-hailing. Tesla is strengthening its push across products, software and services, including introducing a long-wheelbase, three-row six-seat Model Y L in South Korea.