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[Xtrema]

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I don't know much about infotainment systems, and even less about how various manufacturers implement things, but I was under the impression that once you had android auto running, it was all phone data and phone apps. If GM has some other apps that exist outside that ecosystem, that sounds like a GM issue. What apps are these anyway?

Although now that I think of it, GM selling data plans makes a ton if sense, could be a huge profit centre for them.

GM is implementing Google Automotive like Volvo. IE, handover the whole infotainment stack to Google running a version of Android designed for cars.

Cars are cell phones on wheels these days, even if it's not an EV. So if they can lock you into their own ecosystem like Tesla, it makes it harder for you to switch brands. Extra $14/mth like what Tesla charges for premium connectivity is cherry on top.

AA performance highly depends on the phone you got. CP performance while better due to better hardware, it's tied to a pretty useless assistant.

[Buster]

A car Android OS that is attached to your main Google environment would be amazing. I'd pay way more than 14 bucks for that

[ExtraSlow]

the android OS for cars is different than the android auto, right?

[SKR]

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If you phone is how you signal your status, then that's a pretty sad comment on the fragility of your ego.

We had the answer with Windows phones but fuckin nerds wouldn't use it.

[Xtrema]

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the android OS for cars is different than the android auto, right?

Android Auto = Basically screening mirror off your phone.

Android Automotive = Open Source version of Android for cars. Everyone can use it for free.

Google Automotive Service = Based on Android Automotive with full G Maps, Assistant and Play (so app store).



GM/Volvo/Renault/Honda is/will be running the full suite with GAS with app store.

Rivian/Stellentis/Ford/BMW/VAG will be running the open source Android Automotive without app store.

[dirtsniffer]

colorado zr2 or power wagon?