Google's Android operating system brings to the mobile industry through Android Auto. The company said the first car that supports Android Auto will be launched by the end of 2014.
In the application developer conference Google I / O 2014 in San Francisco, United States, Wednesday (25/06/2014), Google explained that the Android software Android Auto utilize L, the latest version of the operating system green robot. However, Google modified to fit the display interface is placed on the car dashboard.
Android Engineering Director at Google, Patrick Brady hopes, Android Auto can reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents continue to increase. "There must be a better way," said Brady.
Android Auto Now equipped with Google applications that allows users to search from a voice command. This system can also be ordered features on digital maps and Google Maps navigation, text messaging, and applications Play Music.
Display that appears on the dashboard of the car is a projection of the smart phone. Moreover, Google promises Android Auto compatible with the existing buttons in the steering wheel atapun dashboard.
In early 2014, Google has partnered with several mobile manufacturers to form the Open Automotive Alliance, including Audi, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia.
Auto Android working method similar to Apple CarPlay, where the display on the dashboard of the car is a projection of the iPhone. Thus, both the Auto and CarPlay Android is in fact not a standalone platform.
Stuttgart - Although realization Google plans to market his glasses ( Google Glass ) generally have not materialized to date , but the car manufacturers are utilizing anticipation . One of them - according to Automotive News Europe - is Mercedes - Benz .
Described , Mercedes - Benz is developing a navigation system that uses such Google goggles with connections that can be activated by voice commands on one lens . This technology is called Mercedes - Benz as a " digital life " or " digital living " .
" This is just one example of a smooth transition when you stay connected to the Internet , while getting into the car , drove it and leave it , " said Johan Jungwirth , boss of Mercedes -Benz Research & Development North America .
Mercedes targets , allowing the driver to access the same information while in the car , as is done on smartphones , PCs and other digital devices .
Added , the version of Google goggles system Mercedes - Benz has several functions , among others , guide the driver to the destination address and move the other car navigation systems . Including when the driver left the car to show the way , Google goggles will take over to guide the wearer to final destination .
Mercedes said , will offer proficiency level application goggles when Google is sold commercially .
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While the chorus , Kondrad Wessner , General Manager of Puls in Germany said , not inevitable that other car manufacturers will utilize Google 's eyes glazing applications , including the Mercedes - Benz competitors , namely BMW and Audi . " Because Google goggles provide better internet access and safe in the car , according to the consumer chill , " said Wessner .
According to Puls study , 45 percent of car owners in Germany are interested in using Google goggles as connecting to the internet and 47 message they want direct access from the car .
" The driver can use Google goggles to play or find music , e - mail , live traffic information , other infotainment applications without having to share attention or keep looking into the street , " he said .
Normally , to use navigation or digital equipment in the car , the driver must divide their attention between the road and to the side ( in the middle of the car or towards the bottom ) . With Google glass , eye sight lines remain on the road , " he continued .
Currently there is no legislation prohibiting the use of Google Glass while driving . Mercedes Benz said can , use Google glass can cause dangerous and divided attention .
" We do not want people to use Google Glass while driving , " said Jungwirth .
