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I want Toyota to incorporate Saabs IQon system or a similar Android based infotainment interface.
Why? Because Android is here to stay, and such an interface would make it possible to keep your cars infotainment up to date even a decade after it's gone out of production. I think that it's stupid how many american cars are specifically compatible with for example the iPod, but don't have USB-plugs. That means that the cars entertainment system will be worthless as soon as Apple decide to switch plug. I mean, isn't it so that the iPod Touch isn't compatible with the old iPod docks?
My main motivation to have a system like this is Spotify compatibility. I love that I can have a playlist with my fave music, then log in on a friends computer or school computer and have it immediately available. I also love that I can turn my cellphone on, turn spotify on and then just have it download all the music on my playlist while I'm doing something else. I want my car to do the same! And if Spotify go bust, I want to download a different, yet similar program.
Just the idea of being able to download apps, perhaps having an app that reminds me about car shows in my country and the way there, or more economical routes on the GPS or whatever just feels sweet. Perhaps an app that enables me to save replays to Forza instead of GT.
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