In its quest for domination in the tech arena, South Korean giant Samsung has unveiled the Connect Auto, an LTE dongle designed to provide vehicles, especially older models that do not have Internet connectivity, a means to access the world wide web, according to The Verge.
The Samsung Connect Auto plugs into a car's OBD-II diagnostic port, a feature that is found in most vehicles that were manufactured during the last two decades. Once plugged, it enables drivers to monitor the vehicle's performance and location.
What sets it apart from other car dongles such as Verizon's Hum, however, is the capability of the Connect Auto to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot using LTE technology. This means that vehicles with Samsung's dongle would basically become mobile hotspots, reports New Kerala News.
The device is set to be offered by AT&T in the United States and is set to be released for public use during the second quarter of the year. Its pricing, however, has not been announced as of writing.
Injong Rhee, executive vice president and head of R&D, Software and Services, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, believes that the Connect Auto is a valuable step towards bringing "Internet of Things" innovations to mainstream use, reports DB Techno News.
"We have been listening to our customers and pushing boundaries to create a connected car ecosystem that seamlessly integrates our products and partner services for a better driving experience. Through collaborations with valuable partners and experts across many industries, we are carrying out our vision of bringing IoT technology to people's everyday lives," Rhee said.
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