Google has a deal with Audi and Volvo for installing Android into cars

Google has announced a partnership with car manufacturers Audi and Volvo. Under the agreement, the companies are going to create a new product, in fact, to integrate Android into the next generation of their cars.

Android Auto
Android Auto

As a result, built-in car infotainment system will allow you to control air conditioning, sunroof, Windows, to find the nearest restaurants in Google Maps, listen to streaming services like Spotify, use Google voice Assistant and so on. All this without having to use your smartphone.

Концепт Audi Q8 Sport
The Concept Of The Audi Q8 Sport

According to the developers, use Android as the underlying operating system will increase speed and flexibility in development and will allow customers to personalize their communication with the connected car. Such a system has broader capabilities than the platform Android Auto, presented three years ago.

Концепт Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 concept

Volvo plans to launch a new car model with Android on the Bor for two years. Soon Audi will show a concept version of the Audi Q8 Sport, Volvo demonstrates the concept of the system on the XC60. Preview systems to be held at the conference for developers Google I/O 2017, which will be held in mountain view (CA) from 17 to 19 may.


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