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I don't see why they would do that. Outside of safety or security updates, why would they? Updated infotainment is a feature of a new car.

• olliej 3y ago
  > Updated infotainment is a feature of a new car. The whole point of the android and iPhone car thingies is that is not the case. New features no longer require buy a new car, you just get the free software update with your phone, and get whatever new features your phone hardware supports. Maybe you eventually get to the point your phone can no longer provide all the features of the OS update, but if you really want the new features a new phone costs substantially less than a new phone (even the stupid expensive top end ones). That's why everyone is going "wtf" about GM saying "we're punting android and iOS car APIs". It's not just that car companies don't have a good track record of software design and UI, it's that they don't have any motivation to improve any car after it has been sold.
  • lallysingh 3y ago
    Do you mean new apps?
    • olliej 3y ago
      Both google and apple's car software are updated annually afaict, including major things like the mapping/navigation and turn-by-turn support. I have an old car so know nothing more than: * Android Auto and CarPlay exist * They are regarded as being better than manufacturer provided software (but again I haven't used them) * They get updated regularly The last point is the one that I just don't see manufacturers doing, and even if they did I assume they'd require that to be a service center visit.