Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, is now obtainable as an app within the Polestar 2, marking the automobile’s newest video platform addition to its working system (OS).
Prime Video has formally launched within the Polestar 2, in line with a press release shared on Wednesday. Now, Polestar 2 house owners can stream Prime Video whereas parked or charging, including to a handful of apps that are actually obtainable on the automobile’s OS.
“The profitable launch and integration of Android Automotive OS in Polestar 2 has confirmed that we will leverage the perfect navigation and voice management within the enterprise to make life with a Polestar simpler,” Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath mentioned. “The Google Play Retailer has additionally gained a wealthy number of apps that provide interactivity and leisure, from enjoying video games to streaming collection.”
The Polestar 2 launched with the Google Android Automotive OS, which is identical software program its vehicles use as we speak. In June, YouTube was added to the Polestar 2’s infotainment system, becoming a member of apps similar to Waze, EasyPark, A Higher Route Planner, Vary Assistant, Journey Log and the corporate’s personal Efficiency app.
The Polestar 2 additionally consists of the net browser Vivaldi, which the corporate factors out can be utilized to entry plenty of different leisure providers that the OS doesn’t but help.
Final month, Polestar reached a manufacturing milestone of 150,000 Polestar 2 items produced because the automobile entered manufacturing in 2020. Like many automakers, Polestar has introduced plans to undertake charging plugs for Tesla’s North American Charging Normal (NACS). The automaker will start constructing its autos with the charging plug beginning subsequent spring.
Polestar can be set to begin manufacturing at a brand new plant in South Carolina subsequent 12 months, and the power is anticipated to debut with the Polestar 3 SUV. The location can be anticipated to function Polestar’s second manufacturing hub outdoors its main manufacturing facility in China.
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