Android operating system version for car infotainment systems
A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists: Polestar normally makes electric cars, but now it's releasing a phone.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/a-polestar-phone-now-inexplicably-exists/
BMW iX2 (2024): all information, prices and tests: With the iX2 there is an electric variant of the BMW X2 for the first time. This comes with the drives of the ...
autobild.de/marken-modelle/bmw/ix2/
Poking holes in Google tech bagged bug hunters $10M: A $2M drop from previous year. So … things are more secure?
theregister.com/2024/03/13/google_2023_bug_bounties/
Android Auto starts flagging more powerful “parked” apps on the home screen: Parked apps include browsers, games, and video apps.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/android-auto-starts-flagging-more-powerful-parked-apps-on-the-home-screen/
Patchday: Critical malicious code vulnerabilities threaten Android 12, 13 and 14: Google and other manufacturers have released important security updates for ...
heise.de/news/Patchday-Kritische-Schadcode-Luecken-bedrohen-Android-12-13-und-14-9646073.html
Google awarded $10 million in bug bounties last year, the second highest in the program's history
techspot.com/news/102243-google-awarded-10-million-bug-bounties-last-year.html
After the end of the Apple Car: NASDAQ title Apple is sticking to the car dream - The iPhone manufacturer has these plans
finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/nach-apple-car-aus-trotz-apple-car-absage-apple-will-den-automobilmarkt-nicht-ganz-aufgeben-13374887
The 1Password Android app just got a huge upgrade: It's time to upgrade to a new level of account safety. 1Password's Android app now supports passkeys ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/1password-adds-passkey-support-android-app-news/
Apple CarPlay Shifts Into High Gear For 2024, New AirPods Inbound Too: Apple will refocus its efforts on CarPlay for 2024 as it battles Google's Android ...
hothardware.com/news/apple-carplay-for-2024-new-airpods-too
'Clock Is Ticking' For Apple As It Faces Obliteration In Auto Market, Says Gurman: Here's How Cupertino C
benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37769022/clock-is-ticking-for-apple-as-it-faces-obliteration-in-auto-market-says-gurman-heres-how-cuperti
New BMW X2 M35i and iX2 in the test - AUTO BILD: BMW launches the second generation of the X2. AUTO BILD has driven the new, now even quirkier SUV coupé as the ...
autobild.de/artikel/neuer-bmw-x2-m35i-und-ix2-im-test-25265061.html
Google Maps could soon help you find convenient EV charging stations: Navigate to those stations that offer Plug and Charge
techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/google-maps-could-soon-help-you-find-convenient-ev-charging-stations
Tesla hacked again, 24 more zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own Tokyo: Security researchers hacked the Tesla infotainment system and demoed a total of 24 zero-days on ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-hacked-again-24-more-zero-days-exploited-at-pwn2own-tokyo/
Google Assistant Driving Mode for phones is shutting down this month: Google launched an extremely useful feature called Android Auto a few years ago ...
sammobile.com/news/google-assistant-driving-mode-shut-down-february-2024-end/
Android Auto vs. Android Automotive vs. GAS (Google Automotive Services): Google often makes things a little too confusing. If you're unsure about the ...
androidpolice.com/android-auto-vs-android-automotive-vs-google-automotive-services/
Ford Shows Off Panoramic Digital Dashboard That Still Supports Android Auto and CarPlay
extremetech.com/cars/ford-shows-off-panoramic-digital-dashboard-that-still-supports-android
2025 Lincoln Aviator Up Close: Mostly Just More of a Good Thing: The 2025 Aviator gets a slightly revised dash with a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen ...
cars.com/articles/2025-lincoln-aviator-up-close-mostly-just-more-of-a-good-thing-477251/
AMD Unveils Advanced AI Engines To Rev Next-Gen Automobiles At CES 2024: AMD's Versal AI Edge XA and V2000A Series processor will have a focus on infotainment ...
hothardware.com/news/amd-automotive-advanced-ai-engines-ces-2024
Chrome browser and new connected features are coming to Android-compatible cars: Google revealed what's next for the Android automotive platform at CES 2024 ...
techspot.com/news/101471-chrome-browser-new-connected-features-coming-android-compatible.html
The Electric 2024 Porsche Macan From Every Angle: Porsche's new Macan EV is finally here, and depending on who you ask it either looks weird or awesome — or both ...
jalopnik.com/the-electric-2024-porsche-macan-from-every-angle-1851195441
GM justifies decision to ditch Apple CarPlay due to stability issues: The automaker's decision to ditch phone casting interfaces remains controversial.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/12/gm-justifies-decision-to-ditch-apple-carplay-due-to-stability-issues/
The best wireless Android Auto adapter you can buy is $30 off right now: Motorola's simple MA1 wireless USB-A adapter features 5GHz Wi-Fi for fast phone ...
androidpolice.com/motorola-ma1-android-auto-adapter-deal-amazon-jan/
Ford and Lincoln's New Infotainment Brings More Apps, Video Content: The automaker showed off its latest Android-based infotainment system, which allows apps ...
caranddriver.com/news/a46490139/ford-lincoln-infotainment-system-revealed/
Google brings its AI magic to Android Auto for message summaries: AI cuts through the fluff to help keep your eyes on the road
androidpolice.com/google-brings-ai-android-message-summaries/
Watch Tesla’s new video showing off the Cybertruck: Tesla has released a promotional video for the Cybertruck on the same day that it delivered the pickup to the ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/watch-tesla-new-video-showing-off-the-cybertruck/
Android Auto gives you one less excuse to skip video calls while driving: Microsoft has confirmed that Teams is hitting Android Auto in February.
androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-auto/microsoft-teams-comes-to-android-auto-in-february-2024
Google Map's Driving Mode Could be Gone by 2024: APK teardown suggests Google Maps' driving mode could be heading off into the sunset ...
techtimes.com/articles/300163/20231229/google-maps-driving-mode-gone-2024.htm
This major smartphone OEM wants Mercedes and Audi to use its software: Huawei, a major smartphone OEM, telecom supplier, and (formerly) silicon designer ...
electrek.co/2023/12/11/this-major-smartphone-oem-wants-mercedes-and-audi-to-use-its-software/
Porsche wants to integrate Google services more strongly: In the future, Android Automotive will be the basis in Porsche's infotainment system ...
heise.de/news/Porsche-will-Google-Dienste-staerker-einbinden-9349273.html
Porsche is adding Google to its cars as VW’s software problems worsen: Porsche is going to feature native Google maps in its future cars, including Maps and ...
theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938741/porsche-google-built-in-vw-cariad-layoffs
Ditch the wires from Android Auto for just $65 this Black Friday: Motorola’s MA1 wireless adapter is 28% off
androidpolice.com/ditch-wires-android-auto-65-black-friday-motorola-ma1/
Where is Apple's next-gen CarPlay? and who is there?: With the next generation of Apple's CarPlay, the iPhone company is attacking the car market. To WWD
t3n.de/news/wo-bleibt-apples-next-gen-carplay-und-wer-ist-dabei-1591245/
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Android Automotive is coming to a Porsche near you, complete with Google apps: Google Maps, Assistant, and more from the Play Store will be integrated
androidpolice.com/porsche-android-automotive-google-apps/
Google adds more accessibility features to its Android apps: Using Google apps is getting much more accessible for users with disabilities ...
sammobile.com/news/google-apps-accessibility-features-added/
Volvo gets EU GSR certification for speed limit warnings thanks to Google Maps: The new Volvo EX30 EV’s Intelligent Speed Assist limit warning feature has earned ...
theverge.com/2023/10/16/23918782/volvo-ex30-google-maps-eu-gsr-safety-regulations-speed-limit-certification
Amazon Prime video is coming to the Polestar 2 and Volvo Cars: Amazon Prime video is coming to certain vehicles that are equipped with Google built-in ...
techcrunch.com/2023/09/13/amazon-prime-video-is-coming-to-the-polestar-2-and-volvo-cars/
Interior Audi Q6 viewed: With curved screen and Android Automotive - Golem.de.: IAA 2023 Audi has shown the interior of the all-electric Q6 for the first time ...
golem.de/news/innenraum-audi-q6-angeschaut-mit-gebogenem-bildschirm-und-android-automotive-2309-177368.html
Volvo And Polestar Buyers Have More Entertainment Options Than Ever: A movie streaming service is set to debut in Volvo and Polestar cars equipped with Google ...
carbuzz.com/news/volvo-and-polestar-buyers-have-more-entertainment-options-than-ever
Google wants to turn your car into an Android tablet with wheels: With new apps coming to Android Auto and Automotive, sitting in a parked car never felt so cool
androidpolice.com/google-android-auto-automotive-app-updates/
What GM abandoning Apple CarPlay and Android Auto means for you: Expect a better EV experience
techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/what-gm-abandoning-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-means-for-you
Weekly poll: do you use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay?: And how do you feel about certain car makers trying to replace those with their own proprietary systems? ...
gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_do_you_use_android_auto_or_apple_carplay-news-59492.php
2024 Audi Q6 e-tron EV has three displays, AR head-up display, Android-based software; coming to Malaysia
paultan.org/2023/09/04/2024-audi-q6-e-tron-ev-interior-revealed/
Porsche 911 Is Officially The Most Satisfying Car To Own: J.D. Power has released the findings of its 2023 US Automotive Performance, Execution ...
carbuzz.com/news/porsche-911-is-officially-the-most-satisfying-car-to-own
People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars: People are dissatisfied with the technology in their cars, according to a new survey from JD ...
theverge.com/23801545/car-infotainment-customer-satisifaction-survey-jd-power
Google has blocked in its in-car software rivals, claims German watchdog: Bundling everything together means others don't get a look-in, says competition ...
theregister.com/2023/06/22/google_car_infotainment_competition/
BMW took Android and slapped it on a round display in its new Mini: Its circular OLED screen acts as a new kind of car dashboard
androidpolice.com/bmw-mini-round-display/
Satisfaction with infotainment in cars: Peak passed...?: For the first time in 28 years, car owners are more dissatisfied with the advances in infotainment than ...
pcgameshardware.de/Automotive-Thema-261936/News/Zufriedenheit-mit-Infotainment-in-Autos-Zenit-ueberschritten-1425024/
New App Shows All Your Car's Important Data On CarPlay: Smartphone integration has created a world of possibilities for car connectivity ...
carbuzz.com/news/new-app-shows-all-your-cars-important-data-on-carplay
People are Starting to Dislike How Much Tech is in Their Cars: Car owners are not impressed with a lot of the tech stuff in their vehicles, a new study finds.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article277550308.html
Paid articlePaid Move aside, Tesla. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the best electric sedan for the masses: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is finally rolling out, and it's got a lot going for ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/hyundai-ioniq-6-best-ev-sedan-mainstream/
Acura ZDX EV gets Android Auto and built-in Google apps: Acura is preparing to launch its first fully electric vehicle, the 2024 ZDX, and just announced ...
engadget.com/acura-zdx-ev-gets-android-auto-and-built-in-google-apps-161232778.html
Elon Musk says Tesla might 'open source more code' to other automakers: Elon Musk suggested during a Twitter Spaces with Ford CEO Jim Farley that Tesla ...
techcrunch.com/2023/05/25/elon-musk-says-tesla-might-open-source-more-code-to-other-automakers/
Google is bringing Zoom, Teams and Webex meetings to Android Auto: Soon you'll be able to join an audio call in Zoom, Teams or Webex from your vehicle's display. ...
engadget.com/google-is-bringing-zoom-teams-and-webex-meetings-to-android-auto-200029169.html
Quick Glance: Google launches Pixel Fold for $1,799 in late June
- Google has abandoned the surprise factor for the Pixel line.
- The Pixel Tablet was announced a year ago and the Pixel 7a is coming tomorrow.
- The Pixel Fold has always been inevitable.
- The Pixel Fold is more similar to the Galaxy Z Fold than the Galaxy Z Flip.
This Week in Apps: Google I/O 2023 recap; Android, apps and AI; Twitter's new CEO
techcrunch.com/2023/05/13/this-week-in-apps-google-i-o-2023-recap-android-apps-and-ai-twitters-new-ceo/
Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Might Share its Codes to Other Automakers: Elon Musk revealed that Tesla might share its automotive operating system code with other ...
techtimes.com/articles/291957/20230526/elon-musk-reveals-tesla-share-codes-automakers.htm
GM to phase out Apple CarPlay, Android technologies in future EVs: GM is working with Google to offer built-in infotainment systems in future EVs that will allow ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2023/03/31/gm-apple-carplay-android-electric-vehicles/70068140007/
Google throws open the doors for Android Auto smart home apps: The heavily restricted Android for Cars platform now supports IoT apps.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/google-throws-open-the-doors-for-android-auto-smart-home-apps/
For the life of the car: VW promises Android Automotive updates for 15 years.: Android smartphones currently receive updates for a maximum of seven years ...
t3n.de/news/autoleben-lang-vw-android-automotive-updates-15-jahre-1543343/
Car manufacturers might suck the fun out out of Material You on Android Automotive
androidpolice.com/material-you-android-automotive/
Oh my God, it's full of tabs: Vivaldi's coolest new features shine on phones and cars
theregister.com/2023/03/02/vivaldi_5_7/
Here’s when Android 14 features would be fully revealed: Every year, Google reveals new features it is planning to bring to Android, Android TV, Wear OS ...
sammobile.com/news/google-io-2023-dates-announced-android-14-features/
You can use more IoT apps like SmartThings on Android Auto soon: In January 2021, Samsung launched its SmartThings app for Android Auto. This was the first ...
sammobile.com/news/android-auto-automotive-os-more-iot-apps/
Volkswagen announces app store for Audi and other brands: Models of the Volkswagen Group are to receive additional programs and functions in the future via an ...
heise.de/news/Volkswagen-kuendigt-App-Store-fuer-Audi-und-weitere-Marken-an-7531000.html
App store for Volkswagen cars developed in collaboration with Samsung’s HARMAN: In 2017, Samsung acquired HARMAN International looking at its potential in the ...
sammobile.com/news/volkswagen-cars-app-store-developed-collaboration-samsung-harman/
Mercedes eyes driver data with OS for cars: Mercedes is developing its own operating system in a bid for better control of drivers' data.
axios.com/2023/02/23/mercedes-operating-system
Android 14 may integrate Google Play’s data safety section to show you why apps need location access
xda-developers.com/android-14-data-safety-section/
Google Maps on Android readies planned charging stops for EVs: Google Maps for Android will soon make it easier to plan road trips in your electric vehicle ...
9to5google.com/2023/01/31/google-maps-android-charging-stops-evs/
BMW iDrive 9 revealed – first debut on latest X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer; new iDrive 8.5 for other models
paultan.org/2023/03/09/bmw-idrive-9-and-idrive-8-5-revealed/
Android Automotive's first (and only) browser has big plans for the future: Vivaldi's CEO shares his plans to repeat Opera Mini's success story
androidpolice.com/android-automotive-vivaldi-interview/
Android Auto vs. Android Automotive vs. GAS (Google Automotive Services): Google often makes things a little too confusing. If you're unsure about the ...
androidpolice.com/android-auto-vs-android-automotive-vs-google-automotive-services/
Why the DOJ is ramping up its investigation into Google Maps: If the Department of Justice moves forward with a lawsuit, it would be the third antitrust action ...
fastcompany.com/90855618/doj-investigation-google-maps-antitrust
AiDEN Turns Android Automotive Into One-Stop Connected Services Shop: Earlier this week, CarBuzz spoke to Niclas Gyllenram, CEO of AiDEN Automotive ...
carbuzz.com/news/aiden-turns-android-automotive-into-one-stop-connected-services-shop
DOJ pushes ahead with Google Maps antitrust probe: A lawsuit would be an unprecedented third case against a single company.
politico.com/news/2023/02/22/doj-google-maps-antitrust-probe-00084058
2024 Cadillac XT4 Refresh Gives You the Lyriq's Interior for Less: The smallest Cadillac SUV just inherited one of the largest infotainment screens in the ...
jalopnik.com/2024-cadillac-xt4-redesign-lyriq-interior-for-less-1850139370
Android 14 wants to keep you in the loop on what apps are doing with your private location data
androidpolice.com/android-14-dp1-location-data-sharing-changes/
Android Auto's split-screen redesign finally starts rolling out: It also brings new Assistant-powered smart suggestions
xda-developers.com/android-auto-coolwalk-rollout/
Google’s HD map is coming to the Polestar 3 electric SUV: The more accurate map lets a car know exactly which lane it's in.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/01/googles-hd-map-is-coming-to-the-polestar-3-electric-suv/
BMW i Vision Dee concept shown at the Consumer Electronics Show: The retro futuristic electric car provides a glimpse into where BMW is headed and how it hopes ...
mg.co.za/business/2023-01-10-bmw-i-vision-dee-concept-shown-at-the-consumer-electronics-show/
Google's higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3: Google is now offering ultra-detailed driving maps, and they'll debut in the Polestar 3. ...
engadget.com/google-hd-maps-polestar-3-180036828.html
Android Automotive goes mainstream: A review of GM’s new infotainment system: It has four screens, three operating systems, and many of the usual car problems.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/android-automotive-goes-mainstream-a-review-of-gms-new-infotainment-system/
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