Market research firm iSuppli has released a report regarding the impact smartphones have had on automotive infotainment, a term describing their use as both a tool for information, such as maps and navigation, and entertainment, such as music and video playback.
The firm notes that Google’’s implementation of free, high-quality navigation for Android has had a significant impact on the GPS industry, resulting in the lowering of prices on units across the board. They also mention that smartphone platforms, such as Android, have revolutionized the way music is listened to in the car, including the deployment of Internet radio services like Pandora.
According to iSuppli, we might even see Android and other mobile platforms being built right into vehicle dashboards, providing free and accurate navigation right on board.
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Android having a big effect on automotive infotainment, according to iSuppli
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