AutoAndroid Auto got an amazing new feature that no one is talking aboutThis will help it rival Tesla’s advanced infotainment system…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoAndroid Auto got an amazing new feature that no one is talking aboutThis will help it rival Tesla’s advanced infotainment system…When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
This will help it rival Tesla’s advanced infotainment system…
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Google)
(Image credit: Google)
Without a doubt, one of the best things about Tesla is the car’s infotainment system and, specifically, the ability to watch films and browse the web while you’re parked up or charging the car’s batteries. Now,Googlehas announced plans for a similar feature inAndroidAutomotive, alongside abig redesignforAndroid Auto, and we can’t wait to try it out.
At the recentGoogle I/O developer conference, Google showed off plans to make more devices compatible with Google Cast, this included vehicle displays.
This was just a single sentence in the presentation, so we don’t have too much information at the moment, but this, in theory, means that once you’ve parked your car you’ll be able to select a film or YouTube video on your phone and cast it to your car’s infotainment screen – giving you the ability to watch content on the large display in your vehicle – similar to Tesla.
It looks like this feature will only be coming to Android Automotive for the time being – Google’s full car operating system – rather thanAndroid Auto, which is just an app that runs on top of your car’s operating system.
We could see this being rolled out to Android Auto in the future though, especially as it has a much larger userbase.
Currently, Android Automotive is limited to Polestar and Volvo cars, one Renault, and one GMC car. Ford and Lincon vehicles will get the advanced Google-based operating system next year.
Nevertheless, this is a very exciting upgrade for drivers, as it means that they’re not limited to apps specifically developed for the platform – you don’t have to wait forNetflix,Disney+, or BBC iPlayer to develop their individual apps – you can simply cast from your phone.
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Of course, again, it’s worth noting that similar to a Tesla, Android Automotive does require you to be parked in order to watch. That certainly makes sense from a safety point of view.
We’re waiting for more information on when this feature will start to roll out, as Google didn’t provide any extra information during Google I/O.
In the meantime, you’ll just have to watch films on yoursmartphoneor bring atabletalong with you while youcharge your carat public charging stations.
What will you watch first when Google Cast lands on Android Auto? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.
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