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James Bentley

The U.S.' biggest carmaker is ditching Apple CarPlay because it might be dangerous

CarPlay setup in 2020 Nissan Qashqai.

General Motors, the biggest car manufacturer in the US, earlier this year revealed its decision to remove Apple CarPlay from future vehicles but we have only now received the full reason why. 

CarPlay was initially designed to stop Apple users from needlessly scrolling through apps in the car by streamlining many of the most important features like the ability to play music, use Apple Maps, and play a podcast. Tim Babbit, GM head of product for infotainment, informed MT that GM is removing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto due to safety concerns. 

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