FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cadillac CUE Update Adds Android Auto Vehicles with Android Auto on Sale in March Oshawa, Ontario (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)- Android AutoTM will debut in new Cadillac vehicles in March starting with the all-new 2016 Cadillac CT6 prestige sedan and 2017 Cadillac XT5 crossover. Effective immediately, current customers of 2016 model year vehicles with Cadillac CUE can receive a complimentary software update by making an appointment with a local Cadillac dealer – 2016 SRX excluded.
Owners of 2016 model year Cadillac vehicles that qualify for the software update will receive a communication from the brand on how to receive the update at no charge. The update is expected to take approximately 30 minutes.
Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify, and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at g.co/androidauto Cadillac CUE provides owners a smart and simple way to access both Android Auto and Apple CarPlayTM. A “Projection” icon on the CUE screen is visible when a phone is not connected, then changes to indicate either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (whichever is applicable) when a compatible phone is connected via USB. Android Auto requires a phone running the Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system or higher, while Apple CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or later. The user interfaces themselves are designed and developed by Apple (for Apple CarPlay) and Google (for Android Auto).
Compatible third-party apps need to be downloaded to a phone before using. Apple and Google’s privacy statements and terms of use apply. Data rates will also apply.
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