'Motorola MA2' wi-fi Android Auto adapter leaks [Gallery]

Motorola MA1 stays the one “official” wi-fi Android Auto adapter, nevertheless it’s been obtainable for 4 years now and is due for an replace. Now, it looks as if a sequel, “Motorola MA2,” is across the nook.

First obtainable in January 2022, Motorola MA1 was the primary wi-fi Android Auto adapter with Google’s stamp of approval. Prior adapters equivalent to AAWireless work very nicely (higher, I’d argue), however they didn’t get Google’s direct backing for one purpose or one other. For sure, it was an instantaneous hit that rapidly offered out, and has remained fairly widespread over time, particularly because it’s typically on sale, currently costing just $45 – half of its authentic $90 price ticket.

It’s now wanting like a sequel is lastly within the works, a “Motorola MA2,” if you’ll.

An FCC itemizing was spotted exhibiting off a brand new Motorola-branded system from “Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics,” the identical firm that produced MA1 underneath the Motorola model. The system can also be marked as “MA2” and described as a “wi-fi automobile adapter.”

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The itemizing doesn’t inform us a lot, although. The largest element is that the product is getting a redesign that addresses one of many apparent shortcomings of the unique – a built-in cable. “Motorola MA2” appears to be adopting a design that has a removable cable, with each USB-A and USB-C connections proven within the picture (and presumably included within the field).

There’s additionally a mysterious change of some form on the facet of the system. Its function is unclear.

Additionally proven within the itemizing is a descriptor of the system being a “Wi-fi automobile adapter for Android Auto,” so there’s no indication of cross-compatibility with CarPlay but, as we see with AAWireless TWO+.

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It’s unclear if something can be altering on the software program facet, however the {hardware} alone is a welcome change.

As for a launch date, it’s onerous to say something for sure simply but. Motorola MA1 hit the FCC in November 2021, about 2-3 months earlier than it went on sale. So, with that in thoughts, it might stand to purpose that the sequel may arrive as quickly as April 2026.