Android M or Android Auto: New Concept Of Operational System For Auto From Google

Kanjenk Automotive - Android M or Android Auto: New Concept Of Operational System For Auto From Google, Google has set ambitious plans to play in the world automotive industry. After it was reported developing an advanced technology so that the car can move on its own without human intervention, this time Google is reportedly serious about developing a new Android operating system that is not intended for smartphones, but as the Android operating system that can be directly implanted into the car.

Google's Android operating system made the gossip will be named 'Android M', the next generation of 'Android L' alias Lollipop. You could say this is an improved version of the system 'Android Auto', the latter was widely reported as one of the additional features that will be invested in new cars in the 2015's.

The only difference between Android M with Android Auto is its sophistication. If Android Auto is still being part of the Android operating system Lollipop still need a smartphone to be used as its medium to be connected to the car, especially on Android M no longer need to bother using a smartphone.

That means, if actually realized later Android M will be the first Android operating system that actually can be used independently to support the activity of driving.

What are the functions of Android M?

Basically the Android operating system functions M is to control multiple entertainment features present in the car. Among them is to play music, radio, access to GPS that allows the driver find the location for travel and other entertainment applications. Further development is also being conducted with the goal of designing the operating system Android M to be used to control some other car features like car cameras, sensors, fuel indicator and record the data from the car's performance.

Later M Andorid operating system that can be accessed through the large screen monitor located on the dashboard of the car. So then one day in the future, there will be a vehicle called 'Android Walk' or 'Mobile Android'. Because in terms of functions, the Android operating system M which is planted on the car really is almost close to anything that can be done sophisticated Android smartphones today.

Android M Prepared To Compete Apple

One factor that makes Google so the spirit in developing the Android operating system M is influenced by the fact that according to the census conducted in the United States, the average person in the country spent nearly 50 minutes per day in the car to make the trip activity. That means, by using the Android operating system M then Google can reach the people who were in the car, of course, with the help of an internet connection.

On the other hand, the fact that the company Apple Inc. reportedly very seriously working on the automotive field as well as motivation for Google to play on the same land. Apple.Inc company that develops from the computer industry to the gadget industry has even issued CarPlay application in March 2014 ago. This application serves as an intelligent system to assist the driver in managing some of the features in the car, and has received support from several major manufacturers like Hyundai, General Motors Co. (GM) and Nissan Motor Co. which ensures the application will install CarPlay in their new cars for the next few years.

Google itself still do not want to brag, and prefer to play the secret-related secret of time when the release of the Android operating system Auto is the latest model. However, some leaked saying that the Android operating system M will be introduced this year, while its application in new vehicles made in 2016.

Could Android M can be realized?

Seeing functions and how it works practically, of course the presence of the Android operating system M will be eagerly awaited by car users worldwide. But the question is, whether the operating systems that are as sophisticated as it really can be realized for a future life in the future?

For now, Google is still looking for ways to develop several aspects, including significantly shorten the boot time. It has become one of the main obstacles faced by Google because it makes the Android operating system that is as fast as the car is not an easy matter. Google is required to be able to create an operating system that can work fast and responsive, ranging from the initial machine is turned on until turned off.

If at any time the problem can be resolved, return the question arises whether whether the world's automotive manufacturers are willing to embed Google's operating system into every car they produce? Because if the operating system Android M can be applied to all cars of various brands, it means the car will make every user gets the same experience anywhere and use with any brand cars. Surely this is one thing that is avoided by the car manufacturers, given the desire of those who always want to keep the brand and maintain differentiation from competitors.

On the other hand, the Android operating system functions M who has access to the entire car as soon as the ignition is turned on and connected to the Internet certainly raises its own concerns to the general public. Indeed, when viewed from the positive side, this operating system could allow drivers to get Google services without the need to use a smartphone. But seen from the negative side, concerns about privacy can be torn began to be taken seriously by some quarters. Because who knows what information will be collected by Google for its own sake in the future?

Regardless of good or poor M's Android operating system in the future, nonetheless his presence ought to be appreciated as a face for the future cars later.