This article is a bit unfair to VW. The definition of a car OS is somewhat vague, but Android Runtime for Automotive only provides a small part of the user space of a car OS. Automakers have to deal with a lot of other things, like HAL, device drivers, and the kernel. It’s a daunting task that requires a lot of manpower and money. But, let’s forget about the complicated stuff for now. It’s a good thing that Porsche will be able to use Google Maps and Spotify.
This article is a bit unfair to VW. The definition of a car OS is somewhat vague, but Android Runtime for Automotive only provides a small part of the user space of a car OS. Automakers have to deal with a lot of other things, like HAL, device drivers, and the kernel. It’s a daunting task that requires a lot of manpower and money. But, let’s forget about the complicated stuff for now. It’s a good thing that Porsche will be able to use Google Maps and Spotify.