Search results

  1. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    The bug that was described to me is a specific issue with the latest version of Android Auto. The latest version of Android Auto has recently been released in the last few weeks. It means that Lucid development is actively working on it if they have found a bug with the latest releae. It...
  2. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    I can only relay what the Lucid rep told me. The ETA in the third or fourth quarter was a direct quote from him. The details of the bug in Android Auto being worked by Lucid development that was described to me is promising. This information was volunteered to me on a proactive call from Lucid...
  3. N

    Tidal Plans and Pricing

    The Tidal app seems to have a lot more details than the Tidal website. --- What changes are coming to TIDAL subscriptions on April 10, 2024? We're updating our pricing for TIDAL globally. Starting April 10, 2024, subscribers will be able to access all our current streaming features, including...
  4. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Lucid reached out to me this morning as a result of my recently completed survey. In my survey, I mentioned I was disappointed with the lack of Android Auto. The representative assured me the development team was working on Android Auto. The ETA was the third or fourth quarter. He told me to...
  5. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    I can guarantee you there are plenty of people worldwide who have Android phones that can afford a Lucid vehicle today. And some won't buy a Lucid without tight Android phone integration. It will get even worse for Lucid without tight Android phone integration as Lucid introduces lower priced...
  6. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Android mobile phone users dominate market share outside the U.S. Approximately 70-80% of mobile phone users use Android worldwide. In order for Lucid to get any market share outside the U.S., those IPhone using Lucid employees are going to have to embrace Android. Either that, or watch their...
  7. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Lucid had, and still has, a good opportunity to take advantage of AAOS/GAS on the driver panel, and do their own customization on the lower panel. This would give them the best of both worlds. All the advantages of AAOS/GAS, along with highly customized, elegant looking software of their own...
  8. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Most auto manufacturers shouldn't even try to keep up with Google/Android in terms of developing their own vehicle infotainment, navigation software. They will never catch up in terms of software options, features, and software quality offered by Google and the multitude of other developers in...
  9. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Well, if they want to sell more of the Gravity, than adding Android Auto should very high on the software development priority list. I won't buy another Lucid product without tight Android phone integration. And I know I am not the only one. I feel deceived by Lucid's early indications of...
  10. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Oh I forgot Lucid's support of Apple CarPlay too. That must add to the fun for Lucid developers in supporting another component from yet one more software company.
  11. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    This GM news is a bit deceiving, at least concerning Android. New GM vehicles run Android Automotive with GAS. Anybody invested in the Google ecosystem will be happy with that That's even better in many respects than just Android Auto. GM has decided to go forward with one vehicle software...
  12. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Volvo, and specifically Volvo's CEO Jim Rowan, has the right Idea when it comes to a their vehicle software. It's all about giving the customer choices, and being selective where to develop your own vehicle software. Volvo's vehicles, including Polestar, use Google's GAS. Here's an interview...
  13. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    The crowd sourcing aspects of Google's navigation apps are very difficult for any car company to emulate. Google has access to much more real time data that makes navigation better, both from you and its millions of users. Users with today's smartphones have high expectations for navigation...
  14. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    Lucid vehicles run Android Automotive OS. The article describes one path Lucid could have chosen with Google's Maps. We could have had tightly integrated Google Maps, and more options, Including Google Assistant and Waze, if Lucid would have licensed Google Automotive Services (GAS). Instead...
  15. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    If you don't believe Android Auto would help sales, then we will just have to disagree. For some potential buyers, smartphone integration is very important. The reason what Tesla doesn't need to support AA or CarPlay is that their native software is more mature. AA and CarPlay support CAC be...
  16. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    You miss my point. It doesn't matter how many Android or iOS users are current owners. It's all about potential owners. And worldwide, there's no question there are more potential Android owners than iOS owners. Knowing what I know about Lucid finances and current demand for Lucid vehicles, if...
  17. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    You can certainly respect Lucid's decision to implement Apple Carplay first. But you can really question whether Android Auto should have been the next priority development item.
  18. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    You can see many of what Lucid considers priorities in their recent software development releases. You have to call it like it is. You can certainly question whether Android Auto is more important to Lucid sales than much of what they spent their development dollars on recently. Android Auto...
  19. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    You can certainly question the priorities and the decision making of Lucid software development management. Lucid needs to do everything they possibly can to spur demand now for their vehicles. An addition to vehicle software functionality that helps sell more vehicles should be at the top of...
  20. N

    Android Auto Thursday

    I enjoy the car. I would enjoy it more if Lucid was more open and transparent with their communications, including future plans. Constructive customer criticism is a undervalued, helpful resource for all companies. Giving positive comments is all well and good, but it doesn't do anything to...
Back
Top