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Has anyone heard or know if GM will be updating 2015 IntelliLink's with Apple's CarPlay? I sure hope they do! Then again they will probably only update US vehicles and not the Canadian ones?

Cowpie Senior Enthusiast

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Don't know and not sure I want it anyway. I hate Siri on my iPhone and have it shut off. And I am able to use the iPhone quite nicely in my 2015 as it is, for calls, music, etc. But even then, I rarely use the iPhone in the truck for anything. I hate phone calls when I am driving and generally don't even have the radio on.

 

Just out of curiosity, what would this actually do that would make it worth considering? I have to admit, I have not really put much attention to the apple carplay stuff. just never made a blip on my radar.

 

Oh, just looked it up on Apple's site. Not for me. No real use for it.

BigBadSierra Senior Enthusiast

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They never update the radios now. So i doubt they will make it available as an update.

 

They will use it to try and get people to buy a new truck so no updates,

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I hear what both of you are saying (Cowpie & BigBadSierra) Funny how GM promotes the radios as being so upgradeable and yet they don't seem to be bothered to want to do some things?

From what I understand and have read CarPlay will allow you to use more of your iPhone/iPad apps; like displaying your Maps app onto your radio display as well as iMessages, Music, Phone etc. It allows you to use these apps as if your using your iPhone/iPad. It won't allow use of any app that you have on your device but it will allow easier access to the basic ones? I'm not one for using my phone when I drive, but it is nice if your expecting something important to choose to pull over and respond rather then waiting until your next stop?? I'm sure if GM doesn't upgrade the software someone out there will come up with a device or hack to give the same access?

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KMK454 Enthusiast

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Probably going to require more than software; most likely needs a whole new computer module. I bet it'll be 1 to 1.5k to buy and install aftermarket. Not sure if it's worth it or if the old module has any resale value...

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jvbronco Enthusiast

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My 2016 has apple car play. It is a lot of voice interaction + simplified UI to keep the driver from poking around too much while driving. It's actually quite nice. Does not do a lot, but does a few things fairly well.

 

Music and maps are a better experience than the stock stuff.

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