Sunday, March 22, 2015

Google Opens Operating System for Mobile, Android Auto



Android Auto - Tech Crunch
Android operating system specifically designed for the car finally appeared officially on Friday (03/20/2015). Named Auto by Google Android, the Android OS is made into the brain of the dashboard head unit or component stereo system in the car.

Users can access Google Maps, Music, voice services to certain applications via the dashboard screen of the head unit.

Because the map and all the applications needed while driving appears on the dashboard screen head unit, users do not need to look to the phone again. However, Android Auto can be controlled from Android devices version of Lollipop or higher.

In addition, applications and Android Auto menus can also be accessed via the buttons mounted on the steering wheel of the vehicle.

As reported by Techcrunch, Google also designed the Android Auto to use third-party applications. For this reason, the Internet giant has begun to release the application in question into service Play Store hers.

Google's original application that can be accessed via the Android Auto is Maps, Music, and voice control. While third-party applications that can be accessed at this time include Kik, Pandora, Spotify, SoundCloud and others.

Terms can use this application of course the car should use the head unit suitable. Dashboard head unit that can be used to access the Android Auto today, one of which is made in Pioneer. While this is only limited to a particular series, but in the future there will be more options than any other manufacturer.

Previously, Android Auto is a project that was announced in the event Google I / O 2014 last. The company is headquartered in Mountain View was promised a car that has an operating system, with the prediction of the launch in late 2014.

In the event, Google also announced the existing 25 automotive companies who are ready to work on Android-powered cars.

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