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Google Android Interface For the Chevy Volt

Posted by Soulskill on from the search-engine-for-the-quarters-under-my-floot-mat dept.

jerryjamesstone writes "Earlier this month, General Motors hinted at a partnership with a major tech company to fully overhaul its telematics system, OnStar. While OnStar CEO Chris Preuss was tight-lipped about who that partner was, Motor Trend recently reported that it's Google. If the rumor's true, GM will make the Chevy Volt the first Android-based vehicle to hit the road. The Motor Trend article suggests 'Google would sell its Android operating system for in-car use,' while the Wall Street Journal has a slightly different take: 'The pairing would likely involve a way for users of Android-based smartphones to use OnStar features from their phone while not in their car. ... For instance, a person could find out information about their vehicle's maintenance needs through the Android phone. In the case of the Volt, GM's coming electric car, an owner may be able to keep track of the car's battery charge without being in the car.'"

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  1. Beta by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    That's exactly what I want, beta software on my car while I'm driving at 100mph! I will make sure to submit bug reports!

    1. Re:Beta by ionix5891 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Hmm i wonder what the "I'm feeling lucky" button would do

    2. Re:Beta by sorin25 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Steps to reproduce:
      1 - accelerate to 120mp/h
      2 - turn hard left while applying hand brake
      3 - check email

      Expected result: list of new emails should be displayed
      Actual results: big warning sign covers emails list

      Reproducible: sometimes

  2. Hello GM, this is Toyota calling... by jacks+smirking+reven · · Score: 3, Funny

    Take it from us. This could end badly...

  3. let me make a car analogy... by yyxx · · Score: 3, Funny
    • iPhone -- goes up to 150 mph (but doesn't really matter on US highways), refuses to take you to stores selling PCs and porn theaters, trunk is there but permanently locked; range is somewhat limited, and if there's any kind of mechanical problem, you buy a new one
    • Android -- if you try to drive 90 mph, sometimes inexplicably drops to 70 mph; otherwise, fairly easy to live with
    • Windows Mobile -- goes up to 110 mph, but the accelerator is a button behind the rear visor, it has two hand brakes and no brake pedal, and you never can find out how to put it in reverse
    • Windows Mobile 7 -- same as Windows Mobile, but in stylish colors, and the trunk is locked, just like the iPhone, because that's less confusing; like Apple, Microsoft will happily take care of all your shipping needs... for a fee