{"id":21310,"date":"2019-12-16T13:32:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T12:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intellias.com\/?p=21310"},"modified":"2024-07-23T14:49:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:49:46","slug":"automotive-app-development-for-exceptional-driving-experience","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/intellias.com\/automotive-app-development-for-exceptional-driving-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive App Development for Exceptional Driving Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s no secret that the next generation of drivers wants their cars to act like smartphones on wheels \u2014 meaning that modern vehicles should be connected and easy to use and maintain. Luckily, you can turn a car into a smart device with the help of a smartphone. Automotive apps on a driver\u2019s phone and wearable devices are there to assist, unlocking vehicle features and ensuring a connected driving experience. Keep reading to find out about the benefits of automotive app development\u00a0and the most popular automotive companion apps on the market.<\/p>\n
Before we explore the benefits of automotive apps, let\u2019s make it clear what they are and what they\u2019re not. An automotive companion app is an application on a smartphone or any other device that\u2019s able to communicate with your vehicle. Thanks to its mobile connectivity, a companion app can enable a unique set of features in your car. For instance, it can provide driving assistance, car service management, door-to-door guidance<\/a>, or even enable remote control of a vehicle.<\/p>\n I know what you\u2019re thinking: today, with the help of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, any basic mobile app can become a companion. It can, but such applications are often limited in their functionality. So when we talk about automotive mobile app development, we don\u2019t just mean any app that can be integrated with a car\u2019s head unit. We mean mobile applications that are designed specifically for automotive industry and deliver great value when you use them with your car.<\/p>\n Car connectivity is a crucial selling point for OEMs and auto manufacturers. A survey by McKinsey shows that 40% of respondents will change their vehicles for better connectivity services. So it\u2019s no wonder that to retain their customers, automakers have to provide as many connected car features as they can. This includes mobile app development solutions and\u00a0developing auto companion apps<\/a> for smartphones and wearables.<\/p>\nWhy do automakers tap into\u00a0automotive app development?<\/h2>\n
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