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The MacVoices Live! panel discuss the Rivian CEO’s claim that drivers will eventually appreciate cars without Apple CarPlay, sparking debate about automakers’ push for control and subscription models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea explore consumer frustration over losing convenience and the rise of tech-based add-ons. More privacy concerns from the UK’s renewed backdoor encryption request link to a discussion about broader issues of digital trust and data security that include a leak of iPhone schematics.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Rivian questions the need for CarPlay
[1:52] Tesla and control over in-car systems
[3:20] Automakers’ motives and data ownership
[5:19] Rivian’s CEO vision and user reactions
[7:52] Subscription-based features debate
[8:30] Convenience and continuity in CarPlay use
[13:24] Apple’s challenges with CarPlay Ultra
[21:22] UK government revisits encryption backdoor request
[26:36] Risks of mandated access and data leaks
[29:53] Closing reflections on privacy and technology trust

Links:

Rivian says ‘customers will appreciate’ lack of CarPlay eventually
https://9to5mac.com/2025/10/06/rivian...

UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data
https://www.theguardian.com/technolog...

FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secrets
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/fcc...

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