GM is dropping Android Auto to make way for Gemini
Original story by: Android Authority
Last updated: Oct 23, 2025
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- Context: General Motors is phasing out support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay across its vehicle lineup, both electric and gas-powered. This strategic shift is driven by the automaker's development of a centralized computing platform and its deeper integration with Google's AI technology.
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- Detailed Summary:
- GM's decision to drop Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support is part of a plan to have greater control over its in-car infotainment experience, enabling tighter hardware and software integration for faster updates and personalization.
- Starting in 2026, GM vehicles will integrate Google's Gemini AI, a large language model designed to act as a more intelligent and conversational voice assistant.
- Gemini will be accessible via over-the-air updates through the Play Store for vehicles equipped with OnStar from 2015 and newer.
- The new AI assistant is expected to understand complex queries, maintain context in conversations, and provide personalized recommendations based on driving habits and vehicle data.
- GM plans to test AI models from other companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, to ensure it explores various advanced AI options.
- User data privacy is a priority, with drivers having control over data access, and collected data will be used solely to improve the product experience, not for ad targeting.
- This transition aims to reduce the reliance on smartphone projection systems, allowing drivers to interact directly with the car's integrated software for various functions.
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