GM Revamps Truck Software to Support CarPlay and Android Auto with Picture‑in‑Picture

General Motors is upgrading the software in its best‑selling trucks to cut the amount of tapping and swiping drivers must perform to reach key controls. The update adds new picture‑in‑picture displays for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a notable shift after the company’s earlier stance against phone mirroring in electric vehicles. The next‑generation interface will launch on the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 later this year. Owners will see slick new graphics for the advanced driver‑assist system and animated transitions that make the system feel more responsive. The changes aim to make the infotainment experience safer and more intuitive while keeping the trucks competitive in a market that increasingly values seamless smartphone integration.