Car manufacturers are ditching CarPlay in 2026: Here's why

CarPlay lets you bypass your car's lousy infotainment system, but some manufacturers have decided they don't want you doing that anymore.

CarPlay lets you bypass your car&#39;s lousy infotainment system, but some manufacturers have decided they don&#39;t want you doing that anymore.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/car-manufacturers-are-ditching-carplay-in-2026-heres-why/intro-1788809375.jpg" /></p>