Volvo announced this week that they have joined the Open Automotive Alliance led by Google and they will be integrating Android Auto into their cars. Android Auto will provide access to Google Search, Google Maps, Google Play Music and specially adapted third party applications, such as Spotify. All phone-based applications can be controlled via voice or steering wheel controls or the car’s touch screen ensuring the entire interaction with Android Auto content is both safe and easy. However, Apple fans should not feel left out as Volvo is going to include CarPlay as well. Volvo joins Audi in playing both sides of the smartphone fence.
Both will be available on all new Volvo cars based on the new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), starting with the all-new XC90. I’ll have a report on the all new XC90 later today as it’s groundbreaking from a technology perspective.
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Volvo Joins Open Automotive Alliance And Includes CarPlay Too
Volvo announced this week that they have joined the Open Automotive Alliance led by Google and they will be integrating Android Auto into their cars. Android Auto will provide access to Google Search, Google Maps, Google Play Music and specially adapted third party applications, such as Spotify. All phone-based applications can be controlled via voice or steering wheel controls or the car’s touch screen ensuring the entire interaction with Android Auto content is both safe and easy. However, Apple fans should not feel left out as Volvo is going to include CarPlay as well. Volvo joins Audi in playing both sides of the smartphone fence.
Both will be available on all new Volvo cars based on the new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), starting with the all-new XC90. I’ll have a report on the all new XC90 later today as it’s groundbreaking from a technology perspective.
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