Why Ford is dumping Microsoft

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silvarios wrote:
QNX is long established in the automotive industry perhaps? There's a whole world beyond mobile phones.

Yup, QNX powers some of best-received telematics systems in the industry, including Audi's MMI and BMW iDrive.

But, Audi appears to be moving toward an Android-based system. The OEMs have finally realized that in-car apps are going to be the next step, and it's easier to adopt a platform with a well-established developer base than try to establish their own, like others are attempting.