GM will bring an Apple Music app directly into select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles, enabling native streaming through the in-car infotainment system.

The move is framed as a workaround amid GM’s broader phase-out of CarPlay, a transition that has drawn public criticism and questions about timing and scope.

The Apple Music feature will be available at no extra cost for eight years via GM’s OnStar Basics package, expanding access without additional subscriptions.

Cadillac’s AKG with Dolby Atmos systems are highlighted as delivering premium listening through advanced speaker arrays, noise cancellation, and cabin sound isolation.

Shifting away from CarPlay/Android Auto could affect buyer choice, as some customers expect universal dashboard connectivity.

GM’s strategy signals a move toward a proprietary OS, contrasting with other automakers pursuing different digital ecosystems.

GM has reduced phone mirroring in many EVs and hinted at changes to CarPlay/Android Auto in ICE vehicles, while clarifications confirm current support in some models.

GM emphasizes monetizing its own infotainment ecosystem by prioritizing native Apple Music over CarPlay compatibility.

Industry and user feedback note reliability issues in GM’s infotainment, including bugs like freezes and GPS disconnects in some models.

Digital Music News and Topspeed provide broader context on streaming changes and implications for the industry and consumer experience.

GM is phasing out CarPlay in 2024-and-later EVs in favor of its own platform, with a longer-term plan to move all vehicles onto GM’s system.

GM’s approach fits a broader industry trend toward digitization, suggesting rival automakers may pursue similar native infotainment moves.