Car makers have realised keeping up is a lost cause, so most modern cars incorporate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to help us use our phone apps safely. You can tailor a system to your needs and it should bring you the latest information about traffic, cameras, closed or new roads and even potholes. It’s easy to see why, because our devices are constantly updated and connected. In an email to tech website The Verge, GM's communications boss for digital business said: "the vehicle can know more than the phone does" – but, again, there is little reason that a car's native features cannot coexist with CarPlay and Android, given both are merely a layer of projection similar to running a virtual instance of Microsoft's Windows inside the Parallels app right there on the MacOS desktop.It’s enough to make you feel sorry for car makers – they spend a fortune developing built-in sat-nav systems, but we all use our smartphones to give us directions instead. Some of GM's argument appears contentious, such as suggesting it's the most effective way to provide a better experience for the driver – particularly when it comes to the navigation and charging experience, despite brands like Volvo and Polestar excelling in that space, using only the integrated Android Automotive infotainment platform (which now also offers Apple CarPlay, after an initial delayed rollout). No surprises, this data will likely be used to inform future subscription-based features and functions in the car, as many automakers are seeking to generate more revenue beyond their traditional business model. It's worth noting that, for now at least, GM has not indicated any plans to bring the Blazer to Australia.
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