A first look of Google’s in-car solution was last seen at Google’s I/O developer conference (held in summer 2014). Finally, Google brings a layout of Android for your car and scheduled it to enter by the end of 2014. It is named as “Android Auto”.
Android Auto is a type of setup where you can control the apps and features of your smartphone via a touchscreen dashboard (integrated into your car). It enters with the forthcoming operating system: Android L. Soon, you will hold an entire control over your full music collection, messaging, web searches, Google maps, and much more. It is a voice enabled system similar to “OK Google Now”, allowing you to perform step-by-step Google map searches without picking up your hands from steering wheel. Moreover, your dashboard will read messages received by your smartphone and allow you to send a reply. Android app developer will make apps not only for smartphone, but also for cars.
Users have to connect their smartphone to the mounted head unit using USB cable and that’s it, leave the rest on the dashboard and drive safely. Of course, Android auto will only available in cars supporting the Android functions. But to let you know, Google has already partnered with many automobile manufacturers including Honda, Ford, VW, Audi, Chevrolet and others.
Android Auto might remind you about GPS systems, firstly embedded in Automobiles. The system represented the peak of auto technology. But within a few years, people stopped using GPS systems, finding it more comfortable to search on Google maps via smartphone. This made the Google think again about how to make the task easier for users and it discovered a more future-proof approach with Android Auto where you will see Google maps with your smartphone, but without taking hands off the wheel.
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
The concept of Android Auto is highly similar to Apple Carplay, an in-car system running iOS. Apple Carplay lets you control your iOS apps using your car’s digital system, allowing you to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music, etc.
If you compare the features of Apple Carplay and Android Auto, you will find no difference at all between them. The one and only difference is with Apple Carplay you have to connect lightening cable and with Android auto, it is a USB cable.
The confusion arises when you go to purchase a car and think which you should buy depending on the operating system they contain to plug in with your smartphone.
Looking at the increasing demands of mobile app development for both iOS and Android, many automakers are willing to make a car, supporting both the operating systems. You can say that automakers are thinking to make their car compatible with multiple platforms.
What Differentiates Android from Others?
Android Auto technology looks familiar as we have already used Google Now and also heard about Apple Carplay. So what differentiates it from others? When you connect Android smartphone with the display screen of your car, it displays your driving habits on the basis of information available on Google. For example, if it’s 5 p.m., it will tell you the shortest route to reach your home along with an estimated time it will take.
Android Auto is made by keeping the safety of users in mind. Users will easily find what they want on display screen as large on-screen buttons and an enhanced voice control is inserted with Android Auto.
Android Auto is going to change the entire driving experience, making it more enjoying for you when you have long distances to travel on. The future is near when you will enjoy moments of your driving like playing your favorite music, looking for directions and famous places in nearby area.
Related: Everything You Need to Know about Android Wear
Android Auto is a type of setup where you can control the apps and features of your smartphone via a touchscreen dashboard (integrated into your car). It enters with the forthcoming operating system: Android L. Soon, you will hold an entire control over your full music collection, messaging, web searches, Google maps, and much more. It is a voice enabled system similar to “OK Google Now”, allowing you to perform step-by-step Google map searches without picking up your hands from steering wheel. Moreover, your dashboard will read messages received by your smartphone and allow you to send a reply. Android app developer will make apps not only for smartphone, but also for cars.
Users have to connect their smartphone to the mounted head unit using USB cable and that’s it, leave the rest on the dashboard and drive safely. Of course, Android auto will only available in cars supporting the Android functions. But to let you know, Google has already partnered with many automobile manufacturers including Honda, Ford, VW, Audi, Chevrolet and others.
Android Auto might remind you about GPS systems, firstly embedded in Automobiles. The system represented the peak of auto technology. But within a few years, people stopped using GPS systems, finding it more comfortable to search on Google maps via smartphone. This made the Google think again about how to make the task easier for users and it discovered a more future-proof approach with Android Auto where you will see Google maps with your smartphone, but without taking hands off the wheel.
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
The concept of Android Auto is highly similar to Apple Carplay, an in-car system running iOS. Apple Carplay lets you control your iOS apps using your car’s digital system, allowing you to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music, etc.
If you compare the features of Apple Carplay and Android Auto, you will find no difference at all between them. The one and only difference is with Apple Carplay you have to connect lightening cable and with Android auto, it is a USB cable.
The confusion arises when you go to purchase a car and think which you should buy depending on the operating system they contain to plug in with your smartphone.
Looking at the increasing demands of mobile app development for both iOS and Android, many automakers are willing to make a car, supporting both the operating systems. You can say that automakers are thinking to make their car compatible with multiple platforms.
What Differentiates Android from Others?
Android Auto technology looks familiar as we have already used Google Now and also heard about Apple Carplay. So what differentiates it from others? When you connect Android smartphone with the display screen of your car, it displays your driving habits on the basis of information available on Google. For example, if it’s 5 p.m., it will tell you the shortest route to reach your home along with an estimated time it will take.
Android Auto is made by keeping the safety of users in mind. Users will easily find what they want on display screen as large on-screen buttons and an enhanced voice control is inserted with Android Auto.
Android Auto is going to change the entire driving experience, making it more enjoying for you when you have long distances to travel on. The future is near when you will enjoy moments of your driving like playing your favorite music, looking for directions and famous places in nearby area.
Related: Everything You Need to Know about Android Wear