CarPlay Is Additive
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Rivian's refusal to support CarPlay is based on a misunderstanding of how it works.
Casey Liss argues that Rivian's justification for not supporting CarPlay, that it takes over every pixel of the screen, is false. He shows a photo of CarPlay running alongside Volvo's native UI. He asserts CarPlay is optional and additive, and that Rivian could satisfy customers who want access to phone apps like Overcast without degrading its own software. Liss says he will not buy a car without CarPlay and criticizes Rivian's CEO for being dogmatic.
What commenters are saying
Commenters widely suspect the real reason for Rivian's refusal is financial: they want subscription revenue from their own infotainment services and to sell user telematics data, which CarPlay blocks. Several note that car manufacturers have historically failed to deliver good software, making CarPlay a must-have for many buyers. A minority defend automakers' desire to avoid ceding control to Apple, but the dominant sentiment is that consumer choice should win.