RE:https://www.obj.ca/article/techopia/ford-drops-blackberry-qn IMO, this deal between Ford and Google is simply a way for Ford to give drivers access to Google apps. The critical safety features will still use Blackberry . Read these excerpts from the article posted by Pray:
Ford Motor Co. said this week it’s ditching BlackBerry QNX’s infotainment software from its vehicles in favour of a new platform from Google.
“Beginning in 2023, Ford and Lincoln customers globally will benefit from unique digital experiences built on top of Google’s Android operating system and with Google apps and services built-in to our vehicles, including world-class map and voice technology,” David McClelland, Ford’s vice-president of strategy and partnerships, said in a blog post Monday.
He added the partnership with Google, which will reportedly run for six years, will help the iconic automaker generate new sources of income.
The new deal means apps such as Google Maps and the company’s voice-activated assistant will now be available in Ford’s vehicles without requiring an Android smartphone.