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Modern vehicles are essentially computers on wheels, and nowhere is this more evident than in the infotainment and connectivity stack. Under the hood, these systems are divided into logical partitions that allow multiple critical and non-critical software systems to coexist safely on the same hardware.

Developing media playback apps for Android Automotive OS (AAOS) opens exciting opportunities but also comes with challenges very different from mobile Android. Unlike smartphones, the in-car environment is safety-first and driver-centric, demanding strict compliance with Google’s framework and OEM-specific integrations. Below are the key challenges faced by both OEMs and third-party developers.