Is HTC working on its own variation of Android Auto?

April 4, 2015

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New markets are always being analyzed by comapanies because of their ability to expand profits. Home automation, wearables, and virtual reality are all being flooded with new products. The automobile market, though, has been slowly seeing the arrival of new platforms and complementing hardware. Current options include Google's Android Auto, Apple's CarPlay, and MirrorLink. Later this year, HTC could be involved with its own variation of Android Auto. On Reddit, one poster shared the front page release note for a device going by the codename “Cello.”

The release note shows that special components are being used. Night Vision, Sonar, Mini HMI (Human Machine Interface), DVD, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning System, Navigation and GPS are all named. Some of these are not available through Android Auto at this time.

Interestingly, HTC has apparently worked with Android 4.4 KitKat to operate Cello. That could change by the time it is introduced to the world.

Source: /r/Android (Reddit)

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