The telematics (TelemaTIcs) system operating platform has entered a new battle. Following the launch of CarPlay by Apple, Google also released the first Android operating system developed for automotive applications, Android Auto, at the Developers Conference, and announced that it will release the Android Software Development Kit (SDK). The huge Android application market is competing with Apple for the next wave of smart car business opportunities.
Google Android Engineering Director Patrick Brady said that by combining automotive and technology partners, the Android operating system can now seamlessly import in-vehicle applications, and allows drivers to operate while not distracting, still able to focus On the road ahead.
Focusing on the global shipment of mobile phones and tablets using the Android operating system has exceeded one billion units. In 2014, Google and several automakers formed the Open AutomoTIve Alliance (OAA) to deploy the vehicle operating system. The market, and recently launched the first Android platform that can link mobile phones and car control interface - Android Auto, further strengthen the competitiveness in the automotive market.
Android Auto supports navigation, music playback, calls, search and voice messages, and can be controlled by physical buttons on the steering wheel. Among them, Google emphasizes that there is no need to use the voice command to perform searches on Android Auto. Navigation and E-mail sending and receiving functions can greatly reduce driving distraction opportunities and increase vehicle safety.
In addition, Google's sync trailer will release the Android car SDK, including the application interface (API) and development tools, to help software developers make the existing Android APP compatible with the Android Auto platform. The first version of the SDK is expected to provide application interfaces such as music, podcasts, radio, audio news, and limited voice capabilities to expand its application capabilities.
In terms of operation mode and function, Google Android Auto has many similarities with Apple's CarPlay. For example, the same information is displayed on the built-in display of the car by means of a connected smartphone, and the navigation can be performed by physical buttons or voices in the car. Features such as messaging and music playback. In addition, there are overlaps between the partners, such as Hyundai Motor (HYUNDAI), SABURU, Alfa Romeo and Nissan (NISSAN), all of which are announced by both parties. List of partners.
It is worth noting that Audi, the car manufacturer, has negotiated with Apple to launch a new model that can support both Google Android Auto and CarPlay, and Apple's official website has also included it in the list of cooperation. Obviously, in the case that the market is still unclear and the pros and cons of the two are still unclear, the car dealers are not inclined to unilaterally bet on themselves, but to cover the needs of most users as much as possible, in order to grab a considerable amount of smart cars. Car business opportunities.
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