Announced at the Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco, the collaboration aims to “help car makers create powerful infotainment systems using Android as a common platform, making it easier to add connected services and applications while delivering a safer and more intuitive driving experience”.  

Qualcomm is offering two processors to provide Android-powered infotainment solutions using Automotive Development Platforms (ADP) in the form of the Snapdragon 820A and Snapdragon 602A.

“Google is committed to building Android into a platform that fuels innovation in the automotive space,” said Patrick Brady, director of Android engineering, Google. “We are in close collaboration with industry leaders such as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc to bring the best of Android into the automobile in a safe and seamless way. This initiative represents the next step in bringing the power of an open platform and rich ecosystem that enables car makers to create powerful infotainment systems designed for the digital age.”

Nakul Duggal, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, added: “Android as the infotainment OS in the car will allow drivers and passengers to interact with their vehicles in new and exciting ways. We are pleased to be working with Google and the automotive ecosystem to usher in the next generation of in-car experiences.”