![]() The image is refreshed 60 times per second so that the virtual needle of the rev counter tracks smoothly and very precisely. Fixed indicators are shown along the lower edge they show the outside temperature, time and odometer readings as well as warning and information symbols. It includes traditional speed and rpm figures as well as information on navigation, media and driver assistance systems. The display shows a wide range of information clearly and in neat, sharp, highly detailed graphics. Its display graphics are exceptionally sharp and highly detailed. Depending on the model it has a resolution of 1,440 x 540 pixels or a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 720 pixels. I did some searching on the Google Earth interface and I cannot find any notice of changes that far in the future but perhaps Audi gets notifications from Google well in advance of the public.The Audi virtual cockpit is a fully digital instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch TFT screen. For example, if Google is changing the programming interface in a way which would make it prohibitive or impossible to continue using Google Earth that might be an acceptable reason. ![]() There are a lot of technical people on this board, myself being one of them and perhaps if Audi could provide a technical reason why this cannot be done it would go a long way towards appeasing the owners. You imply in your response that the hardware cannot support the new Google Earth format which will be required after 2020. I will also be using this thread as a measuring stick for feedback, as I know this is disappointing news. Please feel free to send me a PM on this topic if you have additional questions. As of right now Audi does not have a hardware or other similar upgrade that can be made available for MY18 and older vehicles to include the Google Earth functionality. The standard map/navigation views will still be available as they are now, there will just not be any 3D views or Google Streetview available based on the software changes made by Google. I'd just like to make some clarifications so we're all on the same page moving forward. I don't know if I will still have this car when Google Maps goes away but I know now I will have a few more details to research. So I suppose the pattern we may be seeing now is the techy version of the certain features no longer working - pop up headlights that stay up when turned off or power windows that need help going up or down! So now our cars' features are as disposable as paper towels or plastic utensils! Don't put them in the dishwasher! PCs, MAC, iOS, Android, and maybe trackphones too - no matter the details, there should be solutions for our cars for a nominal cost if not at no charge! It only makes sense that the major cellular companies that have blazed the trail for these complex systems packaged into portable devices would assist. I also like many of the other cool features, bells, and whistles! I really like them when the work! My owners manual says I can save my music to the vehicle jukebox - never got that to work!Ī few years ago, I imagined automakers would have comprehensive interfaces allowing smartphones to connect, synch, or mirror apps and features. After 2 attempts to get my upgrade, AoA says my car is not eligible! Funny, the 2G on my display and the WiFi hotspot that is now cold says something different! Don't get me started! (too late!) Audi's solution was a discriminative plan that was great if you were lucky enough to be granted the free part & labor. This is amazing! There are so many things running through my mind regarding these issues I don't know where to begin! My Audi Connect has been downgraded from 3G to 2G speed in my '13 because T-Mobile made some hardware changes to their equipment. ![]() This way you keep current customers happy and loyal while simultaneously giving them reasons to buy a new car. In my humble opinion Audi should continue to upgrade the MMI and add features during ownership for perhaps 3-5 years but make the newer Audi’s capable of features current hardware does not support. Compare this to Sirius and the cable companies where staying loyal results in higher fees and you need to threaten to leave to get the best rates. Rewarding customer loyalty is always a good thing. ![]() They have also worked out a business model where staying with them has advantages. They need to take a lesson from Apple, one of the reasons their loyalty is so high is that they provide free upgrades for their phones for longer than most people keep them. They do not realize that making such gestures generates owner loyalty and more likely results in that customer sticking with the brand and probably recommending it to their friends and relatives. Unfortunately, I think that car companies feel that if they upgrade older cars with new features or, in this case, upgrade a car to maintain a feature, that they are removing a reason for a customer to buy a new car.
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