# Why Are Automakers Dropping CarPlay? Is CarPlay Ultra In Trouble? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 364)

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Podcast: [Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apple-bitz-xl-w-brian-tong-1002745)
Published: 2025-12-17T12:00:00+00:00
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Special guest Joel Feder from TheDrive.com joins the podcast to talk about the future of Apple, and its uncertain relationship with the automotive industry. Is it now turning its back on CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra? Is Apple losing traction in another emerging space where cars are now software-defined vehicles more than ever? GM Bets You’ll Miss CarPlay Less With Built-In Apple Music Support https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-bets-youll-miss-carplay-less-with-built-in-apple-music-support Your Next EV Won’t Be Obsolete: How Rivian Is Designing for the Next Decade https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-rivian-is-future-proofing-its-evs-7-10-years-out You can help support this show and my independent work at www.patreon.com/briantong THANK YOU! Call into the show by recording a Voice Memo and sending it to applebitzshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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