Android Automotive OS “S”
Today, one week after Google released Android S Beta 1 for mobile devices, we’re making a build of Android Automotive OS “S” Beta 1 with Snapp additions available to the public.
We believe testing has an important role to play in the automotive industry where product recalls and/or in the field bug-fixes are costly in terms of reputation, logistics, and impact on the bottom line. Automated testing can provide a level of confidence that a system is working as expected, but nothing can replace real world testing where unexpected situations can, and often do, arise.
Making a beta version of Android Automotive OS “S” available allows developers and manufacturers to test their customisations and applications ahead of the final release and provides an opportunity to highlight issues and share feedback. Having early access to new releases can also help shape the direction of current application and UX work to avoid costly work being needed to accommodate changes between AAOS releases.
Instructions on how to use the Android Automotive OS versions we make available can be found here, and if you would like to discuss how we can help you make use of Android Automotive OS, Android Auto, or Apple CarPlay in your vehicle or projects please get in touch.
