Android Gets A Leg Up In Automotive Applications

Jul 12, 2011 4:46 PM, MD&D News Staff

Becoming the first technology partner in the automotive industry to offer the new connectivity standard, Harman now supports the Android Open Accessory Protocol in its automotive offerings. Users can seamlessly control smart-phone or tablet content through their car’s dashboard or steering-wheel controls. Since Harman supports the Android Open Accessory Protocol across all its infotainment platforms, it is deployable in entry-level, mid-priced, and luxury automobiles. Drivers can safely activate music apps such as Harman’s Aha Radio service through voice activation or steering wheel controls. The Android Open Accessory Protocol is built into devices running Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) and is a software upgrade for devices running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) and later.