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Old 06-14-2015, 12:47 PM   #1997
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Originally Posted by SilverlightPony View Post
Except you won't. I have seen no indication of any Android Auto-compatible head units having any Android functionality whatsoever unless they're connected to a suitable phone (or tablet, presumably). Without a connected Android device, it's just a "dumb" head unit. Even when you do connect your phone, the selection of apps that work with Auto is limited--It'll grow over time, sure, but I can just about guarantee you'll run into a few apps that you want to use with it and can't.
Android Auto can run on an Android head unit. It can do exactly what you're saying it can't do. Yes, there will be dumb head units like the Alpine iLX-007 for CarPlay. No, Android Auto doesn't only run on QNX. Yes, it could potentially run on our head units. Please don't spread misinformation.
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