The user of reddit Mr_Bartek has released information about a new product from the company HTC, apparently the company is not satisfied with the results of Android Auto has decided to create their own version. The device is known as HTC Cello and according to information provided by the user of reddit, it seems that HTC Cello do much more than it currently does Android Auto.

HTC plans to integrate with the better car than Android Auto offers. Communication would be more effective thanks to a CAN bus and RS485 additionally will feature Bluetooth and MHL (High-Definition Link) for communicating with an Android device. At the moment the device is being tested behaving very interesting equipment: night vision, sonar, Mini HMI, DVD, tire pressure control and GPS navigation. The device currently running the Android operating system KitKat although their amendments, HTC makes calling Sense Automotive.

The HTC Cello is currently with the version of Android KitKat but is expected to arrive running Android 5.0 Lollipop as this is the latest version of the Android operating system.

HTC does not comply with smartphones and with the upcoming launch of HTC One M9 Plus which already official images known as is currently experimenting with other devices such as RE Camera or virtual reality device released with Valve, the HTC RE Vive. And now the company wants to invest in the car market but the point here is that this probably means that other manufacturers just bet on their own version of Android Auto which would make in the future we see diversity of these devices. This could mean a good thing, as it will allow greater competition, but also will confuse many people in terms of compatibility.

We hope that the new HTC Cello supports large number of Android devices and not just smartphones and tablets HTC.

Everything indicates that the HTC Cello fits some time to see the light in the market, but we will look to inform.

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HTC plans to create your own version of Android Auto – HTC Cello