Google and Audi partnering for on board Android
12-30-2013, 02:10 PM
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Gents, Android vs IOS debate goes indefinite. Both have captured pretty large demographic. IOS is more popular in US whereas Android is in the rest of the world. Also bear in mind that Audi does not supply cars only to North America. Furthermore, the fact that Audi already partnered with Google (Google Earth overlay, online destinations via Google search) and as the first of its kind to do so, it laid a good foundation to develop further this relationship. That said, however, I don't think this Android integration into Audi vehicles will alienate IOS owners. I am pretty sure engineers will find the way to reconcile both operating systems when using MMI.
12-30-2013, 02:18 PM
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12-30-2013, 02:21 PM
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I could see this iOS/Android debate coming from the very first post. These kinds of arguments are like talking politics or religion-there will never be a winner.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
12-30-2013, 02:26 PM
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I could see this iOS/Android debate coming from the very first post. These kinds of arguments are like talking politics or religion-there will never be a winner.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
12-30-2013, 02:28 PM
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Gents, Android vs IOS debate goes indefinite. Both have captured pretty large demographic. IOS is more popular in US whereas Android is in the rest of the world. Also bear in mind that Audi does not supply cars only to North America. Furthermore, the fact that Audi already partnered with Google (Google Earth overlay, online destinations via Google search) and as the first of its kind to do so, it laid a good foundation to develop further this relationship. That said, however, I don't think this Android integration into Audi vehicles will alienate IOS owners. I am pretty sure engineers will find the way to reconcile both operating systems when using MMI.
To correct you, Android also outsells IOS in the US, with 52% of the market vs 40% for IOS based on the very latest data:
Top Smartphone Platforms
3 Month Avg. Ending Oct. 2013 vs. 3 Month Avg. Ending Jul. 2013
Total U.S. Smartphone Subscribers Age 13+
Source: comScore MobiLens
Share (%) of Smartphone Subscribers
Jul-13 Oct-13 Point Change
Total Smartphone Subscribers 100.0% 100.0% N/A
Android 51.8% 52.2% 0.4
Apple 40.4% 40.6% 0.2
BlackBerry 4.3% 3.6% -0.7
Microsoft 3.0% 3.2% 0.2
Symbian 0.3% 0.2% -0.1
As you note, given Audi's partnership already with Google, and the huge marketshare advantage Android has worldwide, this move makes perfect business sense
12-30-2013, 02:40 PM
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I could see this iOS/Android debate coming from the very first post. These kinds of arguments are like talking politics or religion-there will never be a winner.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
For what it's worth, I doubt Audi will abandon the integration that they have right now with the iPhone. My guess is they are going to add further integration from a Google phone, much like Apple is going to do their in car system but the integration as seen today, will more than likely continue.
That said, Android is the far more advanced system, more open and has more users.
12-30-2013, 02:56 PM
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Well to clarify, that data that I posted showed worldwide market share and that is where Android has over 80% of the market. That is relevant because Audi is a worldwide company
To correct you, Android also outsells IOS in the US, with 52% of the market vs 40% for IOS based on the very latest data:
Top Smartphone Platforms
3 Month Avg. Ending Oct. 2013 vs. 3 Month Avg. Ending Jul. 2013
Total U.S. Smartphone Subscribers Age 13+
Source: comScore MobiLens
Share (%) of Smartphone Subscribers
Jul-13 Oct-13 Point Change
Total Smartphone Subscribers 100.0% 100.0% N/A
Android 51.8% 52.2% 0.4
Apple 40.4% 40.6% 0.2
BlackBerry 4.3% 3.6% -0.7
Microsoft 3.0% 3.2% 0.2
Symbian 0.3% 0.2% -0.1
As you note, given Audi's partnership already with Google, and the huge marketshare advantage Android has worldwide, this move makes perfect business sense
To correct you, Android also outsells IOS in the US, with 52% of the market vs 40% for IOS based on the very latest data:
Top Smartphone Platforms
3 Month Avg. Ending Oct. 2013 vs. 3 Month Avg. Ending Jul. 2013
Total U.S. Smartphone Subscribers Age 13+
Source: comScore MobiLens
Share (%) of Smartphone Subscribers
Jul-13 Oct-13 Point Change
Total Smartphone Subscribers 100.0% 100.0% N/A
Android 51.8% 52.2% 0.4
Apple 40.4% 40.6% 0.2
BlackBerry 4.3% 3.6% -0.7
Microsoft 3.0% 3.2% 0.2
Symbian 0.3% 0.2% -0.1
As you note, given Audi's partnership already with Google, and the huge marketshare advantage Android has worldwide, this move makes perfect business sense
12-30-2013, 03:56 PM
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Worldwide it is over 80% Android and about 13% Apple
12-30-2013, 05:00 PM
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Please, take your iOS vs Android advocacy elsewhere; it's idiotic.
Given that an Audi could be considered an 'overpriced' and low market share car in the same way you guys are disparaging each other's phones, your arguments are stupid.
Given that an Audi could be considered an 'overpriced' and low market share car in the same way you guys are disparaging each other's phones, your arguments are stupid.