Android to run GM cars?

[diogen]

Looks like
General Motors partners with Google for Android-powered cars? -- Engadget

So, next time Apple plays dumb and brings up iPods and world sales when talking about US phone market share,
Google can do the same and talk about Android running cars and (hopefully) tablets by then...

Diogen.

 

[riffjim4069]

All I can is that Ford's InSync and upcoming MyFord are way ahead of anything the competitors are doing...

 

[SatinKzo]

yeah, I will give Ford credit on that, the InSync is pretty nice.

 

[diogen]

Haven't used it, don't know.

But if GM releases an app for Android that tells me the reason that frickin' engine light went on, I'd really consider one...

Diogen.

 

[SatinKzo]

Haven't used it, don't know.

But if GM releases an app for Android that tells me the reason that frickin' engine light went on, I'd really consider one...

Diogen.

Laff, gotta love it. All the technology and gadgets, yet they don't yet do a simple built in diagnostic read-out. Gotta go to the dealer or autozone etc to get the code reader... *sigh*

 

[riffjim4069]

yeah, I will give Ford credit on that, the InSync is pretty nice.

If you think Sync is nice, just wait to get a peek at MyFord Touch...it is sweet and should be available soon...and it widespread production in 2012 models.

 

[diogen]

Interesting article about the battle for the dashboard
Google sets sights on the dashboard

This is probably important (for Google)

What MyFord doesn’t have is connectivity - it can operate as a Wi-Fi hotspot but you'll need to fit a USD dongle for the backhaul, and map updates have to be carried out to the car on an SD Card. We can't imagine Google would be interested in such a disconnected model, which is where GM could differentiate itself.

It looks like all smartphone OSs - MS, RIM, Android and iPhone - are looking to jump into the dashboard market...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Chevy Volt reportedly the first car to run Android
Google's Android OS Headed to the Chevy Volt : TreeHugger

It is claimed to be in competition with Ford/Sync
GM Woos Google: Collaboration Would Compete with Ford/Microsoft's Sync - Wide Open Throttle - Motor Trend Magazine

Wall Street Journal sees a different twist

The pairing would likely involve a way for users of Android-based smartphones to use OnStar features from their phone while not in their car ... For instance, a person could find out information about their vehicle's maintenance needs through the Android phone. In the case of the Volt, GM's coming electric car, an owner may be able to keep track of the car's battery charge without being in the car.

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

And Nokia wants a piece of that pie, too.
Nokia partners with Harman to 'standardize' cellular infotainment -- Engadget

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

And this has been confirmed
Google partnership has GM OnStar exploring Maps, open APIs and more -- Engadget

Android-based handsets become sort of wireless OBDII on steroids.
So I might really get an answer about that engine light...

The only question I have: if your handset knows all this, who else does?

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Downloading ringtones for your cell phone? This is soooo yesterday...

How about downloading horntones...
At least Nokia wants you to start thinking about it.
Nokia partners with European automotive powerhouses for in-car apps -- Engadget

And just like with smartphones, Nokia might end up dominating the European market while being an unknown in NA.

Diogen.

 

[Ramy]

I think this is a cool idea if they do it right.