An Introduction to Android Auto

Thomas KrügerAndroid Developer

Overview

● Intro● Dev Stuff● Future

● Currently:o working foro Freelancer

o Android Developer since 2008o ~30 shipped apps

#whoami - thkru

What is android Auto?

Apps & features

What do I need?

...so I have to buy a new car?!

Open Automotive Alliance

Dev stuff - the App

SDK Manager

Android_SDK/extras/google/simulators

Message- & Audio-Simulator APK

Dev stuff - simulator

/res/xml/automotive_app_desc.xml

manifest.xml

Dev stuff - your App

● Messaging○ uses support v4 lib○ voice control interface○ read / compose / notify messages

● Audio○ plays your music○ browse musicdata

Dev stuff - APIs

Dev stuff - Messaging

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● predective● intuitive● minimize distraction● day & night mode● contrasts & clearness

Design

see:http://developer.android.com/design/auto/index.html

day

night

● Test before release:○ auto simulator○ alpha/beta channel○ checklist

Quality criteria

see:http://developer.android.com/distribute/essentials/quality/auto.html

Future perspective

● car infos● connected cars● companion apps● safety● infotainment● ecology

Conclusion

● Android Autoo extends Android Platformo only few cars & apps out yeto aftermarket deviceso app+cable+car

● Devo 2 LoC, 2 APIs atmo design!o quality criteria

Start with Auto - Today!

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