On the roadmap : Mirrorlink for BB10 devices
- Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorWhile I have no timeframe for this, it's been confirmed by a highly trustable source that mirrorlink protocol should appear on BB10 OS "soon". Pretty good news, if you were (as I was) frustrated (as I was) by the QNX car demo where we spotted a Sony device instead of our favorite BB10 devices (and all the noise about AppleCar).
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Now, my natural fantaisy can't refrain to think it may be time for developers to gather informations about this protocol and consider a mirroring app for ... * ahum* ... the PlayBook ?bungaboy and theRock1975 like this.04-08-14 09:39 AMLike 2 -
- Yup it was pretty much a given, I heard about it a while ago. Only issue is that only mirror link approved apps would work, even if all your phone's apps are perfectly capable of working. The apps have to receive the go ahead by mirror link otherwise they won't be able to be used through it.
- Developer of PinGuin04-08-14 10:26 AMLike 0 - Sorry, but for those who are not 100% sure what Mirrorlink is could you please explain? I have not seen this anywhere before (if it was shown with QNX car that would explain it since I do not own a QNX car so I don't read many of the articles on it). I assume it is a new form of bridge? Mirror whatever app is on your phone directly to the PlayBook or even (hoping) a mac or pc?04-08-14 10:30 AMLike 0
- Sorry, but for those who are not 100% sure what Mirrorlink is could you please explain? I have not seen this anywhere before (if it was shown with QNX car that would explain it since I do not own a QNX car so I don't read many of the articles on it). I assume it is a new form of bridge? Mirror whatever app is on your phone directly to the PlayBook or even (hoping) a mac or pc?
I believe there's also some standards that can connect buttons in your car to the OS and controlled stuff through that. Kind of like how there are standards for blue tooth pause, play, skip buttons, etc
- Developer of PinGuin04-08-14 11:38 AMLike 3 - Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorYup it was pretty much a given, I heard about it a while ago. Only issue is that only mirror link approved apps would work, even if all your phone's apps are perfectly capable of working. The apps have to receive the go ahead by mirror link otherwise they won't be able to be used through it.
- Developer of PinGuin
Sorry if unclear, as an example for automotive, if you have an app and want it to be granted in a Mercedes, then you have to deal with Mercedes.04-08-14 12:32 PMLike 0 - Apps have to be validated by the maker of the device you want to run it into. It's not on the CCC (Connected car consortium).
Sorry if unclear, as an example for automotive, if you have an app and want it to be granted in a Mercedes, then you have to deal with Mercedes.
2014's battle for dashboard supremacy: Apple's CarPlay vs. Google's OAA vs. MirrorLink - CNET04-08-14 12:43 PMLike 0 - Apps have to be validated by the maker of the device you want to run it into. It's not on the CCC (Connected car consortium).
Sorry if unclear, as an example for automotive, if you have an app and want it to be granted in a Mercedes, then you have to deal with Mercedes.
http://mirrorlink.com/sites/default/...Brochure_0.pdf
- Developer of PinGuinSuperfly_FR likes this.04-08-14 01:05 PMLike 1 - So is mirrorlink a BlackBerry product? Or qnx? Or is it another company and blackberry would just be licensing it for use?
Would it be possible to mirror link to computers and tablets then?
Posted via CB1004-08-14 03:47 PMLike 0 - Perhaps this was what Thorsten was getting at. Tablets in the current form won't exist in 5 years(now 4.5)
Posted via CB1004-08-14 04:59 PMLike 0 - ThunderbuckRetired ModeratorNote that it isn't just the automakers who make MirrorLink-compatible head units. Aftermarket manufacturers like Kenwood, Pioneer, and Alpine use it too.
Just to be clear, is it the consortium that needs to approve apps, or is it the individual members?04-08-14 05:03 PMLike 0 - Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorThunder,
AFAIK it is the individual members.
Posted via CB10Thunderbuck likes this.04-08-14 06:29 PMLike 1 - Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorFrom what I have read, it seems that Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink are competitors. It looks like permission to run an iOS app on the dash depends on CarPlay as long as the dash unit is CarPlay compatible.
2014's battle for dashboard supremacy: Apple's CarPlay vs. Google's OAA vs. MirrorLink - CNETLast edited by Superfly_FR; 04-09-14 at 03:11 AM.
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- Developer of PinGuin04-09-14 11:22 AMLike 0 -
- If it requires each manufacturer to approve an app to use it, then it will be worthless. Imagine having for example, Spotify on your iPhone working in your Ford Taurus, but that same app on an Android phone doesn't work with MirrorLink. Or perhaps you have the same phone but you get a different car, only to find out that that particular manufacturer never approved the app. In that setup, BB10 apps would always be at the bottom of the heap as far as priority to get approval, compared to iOS, Android, and even WP. They might not even bother, claiming they don't have the resources to support BB.
It should just be that head unit software (QNX for example) and device software (BB10) have a trusted relationship, where the device software properly conforms to the specs and restrictions set forth by the head unit. The device software would properly react to what the head unit tells it (perhaps restricting certain functionality while the car is in motion, for example). If that is in place, then the trusted vendor of the device software (OS, really) would properly vet out apps for its own platform, and the device software ensures the app functions properly within the context and rules defined by the head unit software.04-09-14 11:30 AMLike 0 - They need dumb tablets with mirror link, sell them for 75$. Market it as a cell phone accessory. I always wanted something like this but Miracast doesn't allow you to control things on the mirrored device, didn't know mirrorlink existed
Posted via CB10Superfly_FR likes this.04-09-14 11:34 AMLike 1 - Superfly_FRRetired Moderator
Finally, a manufacturer may want to dictate a layout or design to ensure its proprietary system is not turned into a joke by a "fart app".
I'm sure you don't want an app randomly play with your breaks or direction ...
For the fun (article in Belgian, but video in English)
http://www.lematin.ch/high-tech/Ils-...story/17237979Last edited by Superfly_FR; 04-09-14 at 12:05 PM. Reason: r
04-09-14 11:58 AMLike 0 - Tim Steven's article on CNET seems to be a pretty good summary of the dashboard players. He seems to divide up the dashboard infotainment platforms into Apple CarPlay vs. Google's OAA vs. MirrorLink. It seems that the platforms mostly display a UI and transmit touch commands to a smartphone. I don't see why anyone would worry that this would control automobile functions especially if the app is running on the smartphone. I'm not sure what role QNX actually plays other than displaying the UI (and audio) that the smartphone is sending and returning touch commands.
Although they seem to vary in the amount of control the car makers have over the apps, this desire will be tempered by the desire to support the most popular infotainment platform. The platform that has the most bureaucracy will quickly find themselves without the apps people want.
2014's battle for dashboard supremacy: Apple's CarPlay vs. Google's OAA vs. MirrorLink - CNETLast edited by early2bed; 04-09-14 at 01:30 PM.
Brandon Orr likes this.04-09-14 12:35 PMLike 1 - Prem WatsAppCrackBerry Jester of JestersInteresting stuff. Let's wait and see...
"No Q10?" -> "Buy from Chen... "04-09-14 05:00 PMLike 0 - Let's hope BBRY releases a OS with this integrated. Without MirrorLink it's just one more reason not buy a Blackberry but Android or iPhone. I spend nearly two hours, 5 days a week in my car. My after market car stereo supports MirrorLink but I only have my z10 linked through BT. I use my iPod classic for music...04-15-14 08:51 PMLike 0
- Superfly_FRRetired ModeratorLet's hope BBRY releases a OS with this integrated. Without MirrorLink it's just one more reason not buy a Blackberry but Android or iPhone. I spend nearly two hours, 5 days a week in my car. My after market car stereo supports MirrorLink but I only have my z10 linked through BT. I use my iPod classic for music...
In fact, mirrolink supports many connection types, wired or over the air.
BB10 ability to connect to a mirrorlink enabled system is a matter of app, not protocol.04-16-14 08:26 AMLike 0
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