Google Announces Android Auto to Rival Apple CarPlay
Google has revealed its new in-car operating system called Android Auto, looking to take on Apple’s CarPlay system.
At the company’s annual I/O event, the tech giant introduced Android Auto, its mobile operating system reimagined for the car. According to Google, Android Auto is contextually aware, bringing you the info you want, when you need it. Naturally, to keep things safe while behind the wheel, Android Auto has been optimized for voice and will begin arriving before the end of 2014 in new vehicles.
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The software makes heavy use of Google Now, which is a system that gives you quick, voice-based access to Google Maps navigation, text messaging and apps. The software will be fully compatible with dials, knobs and buttons on your dash and steering wheel.
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Android Auto is part of Google’s Open Automotive Alliance, which was announced earlier this year. The Open Automotive Alliance is a collaboration between Google and several automakers with a goal of “making technology in the car safer, more seamless and more intuitive for everyone.”
Below is a video of the Google I/O event and the announcement and preview of Android Auto starts at around the 1:35:00 mark.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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