Porsche approves CarPlay for new 911, rejects Android Auto as Google demands too much data

Sportscar manufacturer Porsche has approved CarPlay for the 2017 version of its famous 911, but rejected Android Auto because Google demands access to too much data, reports Motor Trend.

As part of the agreement an automaker would have to enter with Google, certain pieces of data must be collected and [sent] back to Mountain View, California. Stuff like vehicle speed, throttle position, coolant and oil temp, engine revs—basically Google wants a complete OBD2 dump whenever someone activates Android Auto …

Apple, in contrast, asked that CarPlay be given access to a single piece of data: whether or not the car is moving. Apple uses this information to limit the functionality a driver can access while the car is being driven, for safety reasons. Tim Cook has frequently emphasized the different approaches to privacy taken by Apple and “other Silicon Valley businesses.”

It was revealed a few days ago that Apple had acquired VocalIQ, a company specializing in voice-based intelligent assistants for cars, presumably to boost Siri’s capabilities in an in-car environment.

Apple added a number of new CarPlay capabilities as part of its rollout of iOS 9, detailed in our what’s new guide.

Via The Verge

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