Automakers are racing to get apps in the dash, with varying degrees of success. And for better or worse, every automaker is intent on using its own proprietary interface. But instead of paying extra for an automaker's limited and sometimes kludgy app interface, most drivers find it easier - and dangerously tempting - to just to pick up their mobile device to access their apps.
That's the issue the
Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) is trying to solve with a fledgling industry standard called
MirrorLink, and it's hoping make the path
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Livio Connect Offers Over-the-Air Firmware Updates for OEM Car Stereos
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Sigal explains, "Cars are good for over 10 years. iOS and Android updates every 10 months.
