Tesla plans to add Apple CarPlay support to its vehicles - Bloomberg

Investing.com -- Tesla Inc. is working on adding Apple Inc.’s CarPlay system to its vehicles, according to a report from Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The electric vehicle maker has begun internal testing of the feature, which displays an optimized version of iPhone software on car infotainment systems. CarPlay is widely supported by other automakers and is considered an essential feature by many drivers.

This development represents a major shift for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, who previously ignored customer requests for CarPlay integration. Musk has been critical of Apple over the years, particularly regarding its App Store policies, and was reportedly upset when Apple recruited Tesla engineers for its own car project.

Tesla has discussed launching CarPlay in the coming months, though the timeline hasn’t been finalized and could face delays, sources said.

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