According to foreign media reports, Android and iOS two operating systems after the monopoly of mobile phones and tablets, began to the smart home, smart cars, living room entertainment, the Internet of things and other areas of expansion. Both Google and Apple have previously launched platform products that connect smartphones and telematics systems. December 18, 2014, Google is planning to develop a car information system used by the independent Android operating system, the future car systems will be like a computer, mobile phone as the independent operation, the driver no longer need to plug into the smartphone, you can enjoy a variety of Internet functions.
This is Google's current Android Auto software development of an important step. The current Android Auto needs to work with Google's latest smartphone operating system. During use, users need to connect their phone to a compatible car to use streaming music, maps, and other apps. The first compatible car will be available in 2015. But Google has not previously announced when it will integrate Android Auto directly into the car. Google Now plans to support this feature when the next-generation OS Android M is released. Android m is expected to be released within the next year. If Google succeeds, Android will become a standard system for in-vehicle entertainment navigation devices, reinforcing Google's position in this new market.
If the car version of Android is successful, Google may become the new standard for on-board hardware operating systems, in addition to enhancing the competitiveness of Apple, Google will be able to obtain a large amount of personal information from transportation, will help its advertising business.
In the automotive industry, however, GM, Audi, Chrysler and Ford, among others, will not sit idly by and cede the market to Google and Apple for the car-operating system. Google's plans are likely to face technical and business challenges. Google declined to comment.
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