Hyundai Leads the Charge in Updating In-Dash Smartphone Technology
At this point in time, most drivers have become accustomed to the prevalence of in-dash navigation and technological interface systems in modern vehicles. And as extensions of the technology we’ve come to keep on hand with our phones, we look to these devices for help with navigation, security, communication, and most certainly for easy control over the perfect musical accompaniment.
As the idea of in-dash interfacing has become more of a standard along with the ubiquity of our smartphones, the variety of in-dash systems still sometimes seems to parallel the number of makers who include them. Every brand, and even sometimes every make, has its own version. But recently, more efforts are emerging from the top designers and manufacturers of smartphones to take the reins in creating more standardized interface technology to suit their customers a bit more universally – and Hyundai is stepping up to meet them.
It’s of little surprise that these efforts are being led by comm-tech giants Apple and Google, which remain the two most successful models on the market. Pushing for the standard inclusion of their own specifically-designed interface systems in deals with brands like Chevrolet and Hyundai, both of these companies seem to aim to cut out the variety of ‘middle man’ interface systems in the hopes of creating something more personally designed for their smartphones. Both brands have been leading the charge in recent industry efforts to present more innovative technological integration, and it only looks more and more like the effort to streamline personal technology through increased compatibility and integration is on a roll, particularly in the auto industry.
This year, Hyundai proudly stands as the first manufacturer of vehicles in the U.S. market to offer cars equipped with Google’s Android Auto, which is tailored for users of Android phones, but also sports an impressive standard functionality effective across multiple smartphone platforms, as well as the ease of use common to all of Google’s well-known services. If you’re someone who spends a fair amount of time in the car interacting with an in-dash system or an interface that extends the functions of your phone, or if you already know from experience that an easier-to-use in-vehicle system is something that would make your driving experience better (and it always is!), then you definitely have fair reason to look for the inclusion of one of these next-generation systems in shopping for your next vehicle. With Hyundai leading the charge, Rosen Hyundai is a perfect place to start, and we’ll be ready for you!
