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Android Automotive apps for Polestar 2 launch detailed - 9to5Google
For the past several years, Google has been working on an OS for cars that automakers can customize. Android Automotive apps Polestar 2...
But you can't just load any Android App right?The entire system is Android. You don't need AA.
There are many android auto apps that don't have android automotive support. The app ecosystem for android automotive is not proven yet to say when or if they'll ever be ported.The entire system is Android. You don't need AA.
Correct. The app has to be made available for this platform. You can't just bring up Netflix while you drive 😁.But you can't just load any Android App right?
Right, so that's why I asked about Android Auto ... I know my Amazon Music will work, but atm it doesn't look like I can directly download it to the car.Correct. The app has to be made available for this platform. You can't just bring up Netflix while you drive 😁.
Of course this is about apps. Otherwise Android auto and CarPlay would never have existed. One of your primary advantages of Android is the potential of the app catalog. I want Waze, I want Spotify, I want audible and a decent podcast app.I don't think it's really about the apps.
Well said.. until apps come out for Android Automotive it's not actually much use. So I'm eagerly awaiting the CarPlay functionality! In fact, I think the situation is ironically worse for Android users, since there is presumably no plan to roll out Android Auto, so Android users are entirely reliant on app developers porting their apps to Automotive which (for now) has a tiny user base, so where's the incentive?Of course this is about apps. Otherwise Android auto and CarPlay would never have existed. One of your primary advantages of Android is the potential of the app catalog.
Oh, I think the apps will come. But this rollout was more about the interface.Of course this is about apps. Otherwise Android auto and CarPlay would never have existed. One of your primary advantages of Android is the potential of the app catalog. I want Waze, I want Spotify, I want audible and a decent podcast app.
Do you know how unhappy people were until Tesla got Spotify support?
Where's your data backing up that most people want to use their voice for controlling their car? Is it useful? Sure. Would I give up other features for it? Nope.
Not having your first party music app work on your first fully integrated infotainment is an embarrassment. Stop trying to make excuses for that.
voice is becoming more important since fumbling with soft buttons is very distracting.
Hmm - how about "Hey Polly" . . Polly the Polestar ! 😂Does any one know if the 'hey google' can be replaced or amended to a phrase of your own?
Haha I wanted to call mine Polly but my brother-in-law already has a car he calls Polly so I’ve had to opt for Penelope instead 😂Hmm - how about "Hey Polly" . . Polly the Polestar ! 😂
You can have; OK Google or Hay Google on your phone ... so I can't see it being any different.Does any one know if the 'hey google' can be replaced or amended to a phrase of your own?