The connected in-car infotainment system from Android platform is there shaping the vision of Google delivering a seamless and smart experience for the Android users while driving and boarding their vehicles. Smart and connected car infotainment systems have already become a reality for the past several years and we have several third-party mobile apps allowing us to stay connected between the in-car display and the smartphones. But the Android automotive OS brought together car infotainment and smartphone apps within one single ecosystem and OS platform.
Android Automotive OS sharing the similar look, feel and user experience of Google Android platform is tailor-suited for present day cars. As the demand for connected car infotainment systems are increasing rapidly creating exceptional demands for apps for the Android Automotive OS, it is high time to explain the potential of the platform and development of automotive apps for this platform. It is expected that the new platform will also help logistics and transportation software development services to build android automotive apps for the truckers and logistics vehicle drivers.
What is Android Automotive OS?
Android Automotive OS is an Android operating system version tailored to create and run apps on the Android-based car infotainment systems. The vehicle owners integrate the Android based infotainment device in their cars that allows running Android apps and staying connected to the Android smartphones of the owners.
Earlier you needed to use the smartphone to stay connected with a car infotainment system. Now, the Android infotainment device attached to the car can run all Android apps for media playing, GPS positioning, web browsing and all in-car information and entertainment services. This will of course broaden the market opportunities for any Android app development company with a new Android platform besides mobile and wearables.
Let us explain some of the biggest advantages of Android Automotive OS that car owners and users will find really great.
- Voice Control for Distraction Free Driving
Distractions during driving remains to be one of the biggest safety concerns for drivers and passengers all over the world. Using smartphones for conversation, messaging and browsing apps regularly cause thousands of road accidents taking millions of lives. This is where Android Automotive can play a powerful role by reducing such distractions through voice control.
With Android Automotive OS running your car, you can just take control of many actions just by using voice commands. From making quick phone calls to turning on music to changing the music track to sending a quick message to just opening the GPS map for traffic guidance, you can do it all with simple voice commands while your attention remains fixed on the road.
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