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I'm for less is more but manual windows? No thanks. I get in my car, hit both buttons to lower both windows and off I go. Would hate to do that manually (and roll them up when parked). No thanks.
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09-09-2019, 07:22 AM | #16 |
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If GM adopts the Android OS it would be a big step for mankind. An Android headunit is light years better than anything GM currently has to offer.
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09-09-2019, 09:44 AM | #18 | |
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The only thing that provides maybe some clue is that several articles state Android Automotive will load a user profile based on your phone when you get into the car and can even act as digital keys to operate the vehicle, but if somebody jumps into the driver's seat with no phone, it will load a "guest" profile. They go on to state the guest user can still use internet services but that it would not be personalized. So I am guessing there's an internal hotspot, but I can't find anything mentioning a subscription. If it's "free", I'd actually be more worried. There's no such thing as "free" -- as Tim Cook from Apple said, this just means you're their product -- ie: Info harvesting. "Guest" profile or not, they would probably have some way to correlating the data back to you.
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09-09-2019, 10:29 AM | #19 |
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It looks like the idea is to use native Android with Google Assistant built in. You would sign in with your Google account (whichever one you want to use) just like you do on any Android device. You could choose to not sign-in and just use a guest/local profile but you get nothing customized.
Personally, I really like the idea. Android Auto is really good, but having Google services like Google Map and Assistant built-in to the car is even better. Since it is running Android I assume you could just install and use whatever apps for music, etc that you want. I use Amazon music and Audible, so that would be nice to have them native in the car. Probably could install apps like Torque if you wanted too. |
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What speed limit?
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09-09-2019, 11:26 AM | #21 |
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I only use CarPlay from Apple. Will this interface still support CarPlay?
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Yes. Google had said that pretty clearly when they first showed off Android Automotive for the VW Polestar 1 which will be the first car to use this head unit.
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Polestar 1 is a Volvo (Geely) sub-brand, not VW.
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What speed limit?
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09-10-2019, 05:20 AM | #26 |
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I think it's pretty cool. Google Assistant has had demos of being able to call and make appointments for you just like having a secretary. So lifelike it's scary.
As far as information concerns, OnStar can already hear everything you say in your car, know your speed and location. Who cares if Google is in the car too? Both of these companies will give up your info to the gov if they think it's neccessary. Last edited by PhantomV8; 09-10-2019 at 05:20 AM. Reason: Apparently I can't spell this early. |
09-10-2019, 05:54 AM | #27 |
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Just what I want, my infotainment center force restarting....
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I just have a hard time believing they would make you pay for some type of data/internet service in order for the system to function, or maybe parts of it will not be functional without some type of data purchase.
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