The good thing about a Google built-in infotainment system is that…it mirrors your Android phone. 😃 The bad thing about a Google built-in system is that…it mirrors your Android phone. 😟 If you’re a hardcore Android user, chances are you’ll love the familiar layout and the ability to download third-party apps like Spotify, Amazon Prime videos, YouTube, etc., to your car’s display. BUT you also HAVE TO click on the “I agree to the terms and conditions” when downloading these apps every. single. time. exactly how you’d have to do it on your desktop in Google Chrome. As a user, you can definitely enjoy the… ✔ Convenience ✔ Flexibility ✔ Excellent connectivity with your Gmail account ...in your car's display However, the Android OS can be a heavy system. Unlike restarting your phone, rebooting your car’s display is not as practical when it lags (sometimes). ? Why am I saying all this? Recently, I had the chance to benchmark the Volvo EX30—which happens to come with the Google built-in infotainment system. Takeaway? I loved how it’s a giant smartphone on the wheels, but I also wished there were more icons and visuals than texts 😣 Read more about the infotainment system here: https://lnkd.in/ddbFF44S
Meet Volvo’s smallest SUV: the electric EX30. Compact in size and price, the EX30 stands out among Volvo’s lineup—and what truly sets it apart for us is what’s inside. ✨ Volvo has long integrated Android Automotive in its vehicles, as seen in the 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗼 𝗫𝗖𝟰𝟬 and 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝟮, both tested by our benchmarking experts when they were headlines. 🚀 The EX30 takes it a step further with a more 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 infotainment system. With over 9️⃣ 0️⃣ apps available in Play Store, including games, audio, streaming, charging, and maps, the EXC30’s system mirrors the experience of most Android smartphones. However, it lacks a traditional instrument cluster or a head-up display. Instead, driving information is displayed in the upper section of the head unit. Our experts highlight three features: Google built-in, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studio, and Ambience. 🎉 Explore the highlights on Screens Studio: (🔗 in the comments)
