How We Found the Perfect Android Automotive Developer Kit Solution
When we started Snapp Automotive we identified multiple ways to help the automotive ecosystem create great Android based experiences in vehicles. These ranged from…
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Engineering notes, product thinking and field reports from the Snapp Automotive team.
We Really Need to Take Infotainment Error Handling Seriously
Imagine starting a new job. Imagine coming into the office on the second day to find your computer is showing a “Loading” screen. Imagine being told the only way to…
How We Created A Multi-Brand Design System In Figma
Two years ago, we set out to create SnappOS, a white-label infotainment system aimed at carmakers who don’t have the time or expertise to build their own. We work…
A Deep Dive Into Our Powerful Theming Engine for Android Automotive
SnappOS is an Android Automotive infotainment system aimed at carmakers from low-budget micro-mobility to high-end sports cars. For each brand, we ensure that the…
How We Designed And Built An Infotainment System From Scratch In Less Than Two Years
We started Snapp Automotive a little over two years ago. As a spin-off from Snapp Mobile, we saw the challenges that carmakers face when it comes to in-car software…
Android Automotive, the Real Android Fragmentation
Automotive infotainment systems are being taken over by Android. A lot of companies are jumping on the technology without really understanding the risks. The…
The state of Android Automotive in 2024
The car industry is still in the middle of the transition to Android Automotive. At Snapp Automotive, we’re at the center of this change working with a wide range of…
Thoughts on User-Facing Automotive Software in 2023
This year’s IAA was everything. It was busy, it was tiring, it was informative and interesting.
Adapting to Different Contexts: How Snapp OS is Redefining In-Car Infotainment
Most infotainment systems on the market today are primarily designed for use while driving. But in-car infotainment is more than just a support for the driver. In…
Android Automotive OS 13 on a Raspberry Pi 4
Nearly two years ago we released details of how to build Android Automotive OS 11 for the Raspberry Pi 4B to give folk a cheap and easy way to run it on actual…
Our Rapid Prototyping Process with Android Automotive
Creating an infotainment system from scratch is a big challenge. One certainty is that you won’t get it right on the first try. As with any software development…
Automotive companion apps — A missed opportunity
I think the car industry hasn’t yet realised the potential of what well designed companion apps can bring to car ecosystems. A companion app should not be an…
How Big Should Touch Areas in Car Interfaces Be?
We believe automotive consumer software can be significantly better. So we have been developing our own Android Automotive based infotainment system. One big area of…