"Tesla, one of the original Apple CarPlay holdouts, may finally be close to actually adopting the immensely popular phone projection system for its cars, Bloomberg reports today. The company has started testing the capability internally, anonymous sources tell the publication, and could be close to releasing it publicly, perhaps in a few months - or perhaps not at all. Tesla has a history of toying with various features for months or even years before eventually deciding to kill them."
"Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are typically two of the most sought after features for new car shoppers. But despite loud protests from fans, Tesla has never allowed phone mirroring in its cars, arguing that it can provide a better, more integrated software experience than a smartphone - a position that is strangely growing popular among some legacy automakers, like GM."
Tesla has begun internal testing of Apple CarPlay and may release phone projection integration publicly within months, though the feature could still be canceled. Tesla previously resisted phone mirroring, claiming its integrated software provides a superior experience. CarPlay and Android Auto remain highly desired by car shoppers. Tesla has a history of experimenting with features for months or years before sometimes abandoning them. Legacy automakers such as GM have increasingly embraced in-car smartphone integration. Elon Musk has a fraught relationship with Apple, criticizing App Store policies and reacting negatively when Apple hired Tesla engineers, contributing to uncertainty about the final decision.
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