SAN DIEGO, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary,
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is working with Google on an
initiative bringing the power of Android OS embedded directly into
the car. The initiative 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. The goal is to
accelerate innovation in the car with an approach that offers
openness, customization, and scale.
The concept car functions demonstrated at Google I/O run on the
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 Automotive processor for connected cars
and infotainment. With its power-efficient custom-designed CPU,
stunning GPU performance, lightning fast X12 LTE modem capable of
Cat 12 speeds, and powerful video processing capabilities, the
flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Automotive processor is empowering
automakers with scalable solutions that are connected, smart and
aware.
Car manufacturers, automotive suppliers and developers can
create Android-powered infotainment solutions using Automotive
Development Platforms (ADP) for Snapdragon 820A and Snapdragon 602A
processors. The ADPs, available for purchase through Intrinsyc,
will provide access to the platform for developing, testing,
optimizing and showcasing next-generation infotainment solutions.
Using this platform, OEMs, developers and system integrators can
significantly reduce their software development time and risk and
begin final production software qualification earlier.
"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."
"Snapdragon Automotive processors, combined with Android, will
enable the automotive ecosystem to create cutting-edge connected
car and infotainment platforms," said Nakul
Duggal, vice president, product management, Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. "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."
Qualcomm Technologies and Google will be demonstrating the
Android in-car concept powered by Snapdragon 820A processor in the
Sandbox during Google I/O today through Friday, May 20th.
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated
(NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation
wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's
licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent
portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm
Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially
all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions,
and substantially all of its products and services businesses,
including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years,
Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital
communications, linking people everywhere more closely to
information, entertainment and each other. For more information,
visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product
of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Other product and brand names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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