Google joins forces with major auto brands to bring Android to Car
Google has joined up with the automotive manufacturers including Honda, Audi, Hyundai, and General motors to bring its Android smartphone operating system into cars.
Google has formed the open automotive alliance with the major auto brands, plus visual computing firm NVIDIA. It mainly aims to connect the Android operating systems to the cars. The first cars with Android integration will soon appear by the end of 2014.
They believe that, the systems openness, customization and scale will allow the engineers to easily incorporate cutting edge-technology and also ensure that the developers can grab the oppurtunities to put in their creative ideas to create new experiences for drivers and passengers.
“The car will ultimately be a Mobile Computer”
Even the tech rival Apple has agreed to take part in the OAA to develop in-car computing.OAA is inviting more carmakers to join, to make Android as the common standard for the upcoming cars.The expansion of the Android platform into the automotive world will grant these major brands to more easily integrate mobile technology into cars and offer drivers a familiar, seamless experience so they can focus on the road.
