Connected Car: Toyota to integrate Apple/Android platforms in its vehicles
*This is a machine-translated text of the original article.
On April 10, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it would equip “Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™”, an optional service for display audio (hereinafter referred to as DA), as a standardized device, and strengthen its collaborative function with smartphones from the new model launched in June.
In addition to SmartDeviceLink™ previously offered as a standard service, “Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™” will be newly standardized so that more users will be able to use the connected service.
By connecting a smartphone with a USB cable, the maps, phones, messages, and music apps can be easily used by anyone on DA.
It is said that hands-free calls and voice devices can be used safely while driving.
In addition, the company said it will be able to gradually add the new service to sold DA-equipped vehicles after mid-June through T-Connect communication upgrades.
Original Text: https://ampmedia.jp/2020/04/10/toyota-22/