GM’s trucks get CarPlay in a PiP split screen with bigger displays
TL;DR
GM is updating the software in its Silverado and Sierra trucks to display CarPlay and Android Auto inside a large picture‑in‑picture card, while keeping GM’s native infotainment for trailering and other controls. The 2027 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 will launch with the new UI later this year for new customers, featuring bigger buttons, smoother transitions, and trailer‑aware navigation; existing owners will keep the older interface. The move marks GM’s return to phone mirroring in its trucks after years of not supporting CarPlay/Android Auto in EVs, aiming to reduce distractions and improve usability on the trucks’ expansive screens.
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