Any ETA on Android Auto?
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Drifting
#49
Racer
It was originally scheduled for December, but Google pushed it back because the new update to AA has not been fully tested yet.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/29/...ss-distraction
https://mashable.com/article/android.../#HncBXaHLFPqC
https://www.zdnet.com/article/google...essages-music/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/29/...ss-distraction
https://mashable.com/article/android.../#HncBXaHLFPqC
https://www.zdnet.com/article/google...essages-music/
#51
Racer
Those links just confirm that Google is focused on the update to Android Auto before working on anything else. The Android update has been pushed out so now hopefully they can finish up with sending out AA for the RDX system.
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Maybe Google is trying to make it work with the touchpad, rather than what apple has done?
Hope so. I am in the iPhone verse, but if Google gets this right, I will switch to Android when I make my 5G phone buy.
Hope so. I am in the iPhone verse, but if Google gets this right, I will switch to Android when I make my 5G phone buy.
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I keep watching this thread, as I am likely going to make my purchase decision in the next 2 weeks or so, and I want AA.. There have been other brands that "promised" new buyers that Android Auto will be coming, yet I think that they never got it added retroactively (2017 or 2018 Mazda CX5 ??) The 2019's do have it, as I understand. I could be wrong on the unfulfilled promises...
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I keep watching this thread, as I am likely going to make my purchase decision in the next 2 weeks or so, and I want AA.. There have been other brands that "promised" new buyers that Android Auto will be coming, yet I think that they never got it added retroactively (2017 or 2018 Mazda CX5 ??) The 2019's do have it, as I understand. I could be wrong on the unfulfilled promises...
It isn’t here yet, and Carplay implementation is not that great. Wait until you see how the implementation goes. Or just recognize that it really might not happen to your satisfaction, but your are OK with it. If not, wait, and after it, if it, comes on line, give it some time to see how it works.
Just my opinion.
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I keep watching this thread, as I am likely going to make my purchase decision in the next 2 weeks or so, and I want AA.. There have been other brands that "promised" new buyers that Android Auto will be coming, yet I think that they never got it added retroactively (2017 or 2018 Mazda CX5 ??) The 2019's do have it, as I understand. I could be wrong on the unfulfilled promises...
I thought it wasn't going to be too bad to not have AA, but it's getting inconvenient for me. Don't get the rdx you can't do without AA and don't bet on "promise", it will probably come but who knows when. It could be months or years. I think the only other higher end crossover that has AA is Audi Q5. A lot of brands has AA crossover. Good luck.
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I remember reading somewhere that you can get the 2017-18 cx5 upgrade to AA from dealer now.
I thought it wasn't going to be too bad to not have AA, but it's getting inconvenient for me. Don't get the rdx you can't do without AA and don't bet on "promise", it will probably come but who knows when. It could be months or years. I think the only other higher end crossover that has AA is Audi Q5. A lot of brands has AA crossover. Good luck.
I thought it wasn't going to be too bad to not have AA, but it's getting inconvenient for me. Don't get the rdx you can't do without AA and don't bet on "promise", it will probably come but who knows when. It could be months or years. I think the only other higher end crossover that has AA is Audi Q5. A lot of brands has AA crossover. Good luck.
#57
Numerous car salesman told me my 2016 Outback would eventually get it......nope!!! At least with Acura, their official Twitter page states it is coming.....Question is when and how good it will be?
#58
At least Acura is not charging yearly subscription like the BMW for carplay. That's damn right obnoxious and robbery. I refuse to buy the X3 on that ground.
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Drifting
I remember reading somewhere that you can get the 2017-18 cx5 upgrade to AA from dealer now.
I thought it wasn't going to be too bad to not have AA, but it's getting inconvenient for me. Don't get the rdx you can't do without AA and don't bet on "promise", it will probably come but who knows when. It could be months or years. I think the only other higher end crossover that has AA is Audi Q5. A lot of brands has AA crossover. Good luck.
I thought it wasn't going to be too bad to not have AA, but it's getting inconvenient for me. Don't get the rdx you can't do without AA and don't bet on "promise", it will probably come but who knows when. It could be months or years. I think the only other higher end crossover that has AA is Audi Q5. A lot of brands has AA crossover. Good luck.
Also, (I didn't quote) but the comment about Subaru sales folks promising AA ...hmm, salespeople promise alot that they have no control over, but concerning, none the less.
#60
Thanks, guys! I hadn't seen that Mazda finally made AA available for the existing owners of 17 and 18s! Good to know. There is SOME piece of mind there, as I would buy the RDX, (If that ends up remaining my first choice) if Acura also stands behind what they are saying. BUT, what if Google isn't able to make it work with the True touch pad, and Acura ends up redesigning the hardware for the mid cycle refresh, rather than updating software on existing vehicles?
Also, (I didn't quote) but the comment about Subaru sales folks promising AA ...hmm, salespeople promise alot that they have no control over, but concerning, none the less.
Also, (I didn't quote) but the comment about Subaru sales folks promising AA ...hmm, salespeople promise alot that they have no control over, but concerning, none the less.
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I just came from my weekly visit to Acura. Different dealership this time. Without my asking a question the sales guy started promoting the RDX. He told me it comes with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. I said "Well, not Android Auto." He said "Oh yes, guaranteed."
#62
nice!! I told my guy..ok..lets bet the cost of this RDX then,lol
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The guy today said it had it NOW, guaranteed. A different Acura sales guy told me last week that it is guaranteed to get AA in the next month or so. Guaranteed. I asked him "If I buy the car today, and it doesn't get AA within 2 months, can I return the car and get my money back?" I think you know what the answer was.
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