Why Are Cars Getting Rid Of Android Auto? - BGR
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In-car, smartphone infotainment systems are a pro for car shoppers, but not necessarily carmakers who'd rather keep your data all for themselves.
  • JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish
    651·
    4 months ago

    There are two things hidden here:

    1. People totally got killed by doing their own maintenance
    2. There is a difference between physical maintenance and, well, you know that people will install some buggy self driving app
    • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      4 months ago

      People totally got killed by doing their own maintenance

      People have totally gotten killed from maintenance done by a “professional” (new kid on the job at the shop.)

      I watch YouTuber CarCareNut and he’s shown many stupid mistakes made by dealerships.

      I assure you I take greater care doing repairs than a tech who will get yelled at if they don’t finish the job fast.

    • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      4 months ago

      If saftey is your concern I hope you do not blindly trust manufacturers given their history of “safety and security”. My concern is software freedom: being in control of your own computing (instead of the creator being in control). All software has bugs, but at least 3rd party software isn’t intentionally adding anti-features and spyware.