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It seems those that thought Audi would make them choose one or the other don't have to worry, as they'll both be supported.
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Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms to its cars
Jul 4, 2014
Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms to its cars
Intensive development work with Google and Apple
New functions available in the first Audi models starting in 2015
Milestone in smartphone integration
Audi is bringing the Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software platforms into cars. Major functions will be integrated into the Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) in the future.
âOur customers want to be âalways onâ and use the services they know from their smartphones in cars as well,â says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development at AUDI AG. âIn this regard, we are working closely with leading companies like Google and Apple. In the future, customers will be able to use the functions available to them on their smartphones via the operating systems in their cars as well.â
âUser friendliness and low distraction are important parameters for integrating these functions. Data security also plays a vital role. We are separating the vehicle-related functions from the infotainment features, thereby securing the data against unauthorised access. The customer has to give express consent for the use of data generated in the vehicle,â he continues.
Audi is the only premium automotive manufacturer to be a founding member of the Google Open Automotive Alliance (OAA). This cooperation was launched in early 2014 with the goal of integrating the Android platform and its apps into cars under the âAndroid Autoâ banner. Initial results are already available in the form of services such as navigation via Google Maps and the streaming service Google Play Music.
Integration of CarPlay is also taking place through intensive dialogue between the Audi development lab in Silicon Valley and Apple.
This close cooperation enables optimum integration of the two most widespread smartphone platforms into the Audi MMI. Customers will be able to choose at any time which of these platforms they wish to use in their cars.
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