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Rivian is bringing Apple Music with spatial audio to its CarPlay-less EVs

Rivian tries subscription fatigue.

The new native Apple Music app, which includes support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, is launching after Rivian introduced its new Connect Plus data subscription in June. When asked about the difference between connectivity for Gen 1 owners, who already can listen to music in apps like Spotify on the go with no additional subscription, Richardson shared the same information available on Rivian’s website. But neither company offers CarPlay or Android Auto, which can mirror one’s phone screen and use its services on the car’s display — so you never need to worry about unpredictable changes in the automotive world.

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