A new third-party device can give Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC electric vehicle owners Apple CarPlay access.
The plug-and-play device seems easy to set up and costs $199.
There's also a more expensive version which allows video streaming and gaming.
General Motors' decision to ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—first for EVs and, later, for all its vehicles—has been controversial. Instead, the company has been nudging owners to use its built-in Android-based operating system, which, to be fair, is no slouch when it comes to navigation and media capabilities. But if you’re a CarPlay power user, a new third-party device will now instantly give you access to that.
Phone mirroring is a bit of a contentious battle in the automotive industry right now. Automakers are increasingly betting that deeply integrated built-in systems are the future, and they do have a point. But millions of drivers love using CarPlay and Android Auto. For them, there's a new workaround.
