Google is bringing Zoom, Teams and Webex meetings to Android AutoYou'll be able to join an audio call from your vehicle's display.By B. Steele, 05.10.2023
GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in EVsThe brand is going to put Android Automotive in its vehicles instead.By J. Fingas, 03.31.2023
Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-inGoogle Assistant, Maps and the Play Store will be within easy reach.By J. Fingas, 12.13.2022
Google Play Store finally makes it easier to find Android TV and Wear OS appsJust ahead of the Pixel Watch.By J. Fingas, 09.27.2022
Polestar adds Apple CarPlay support to its EVsThe Android-powered cars are now iPhone-friendly.By J. Fingas, 06.22.2022
Google will expand the usefulness of voice commands beyond Android phonesThe old Conversational Actions will bite the dust next year.By J. Fingas, 06.13.2022
Android Auto is getting a major UI updateGoogle is adding better support for larger displays, in-car video streaming and moreBy S. Rutherford, 05.12.2022
Volvo says Qualcomm's car chipsets will make its infotainment system twice as fastPolestar 3 and Volvo's upcoming electric EV will both use the next-gen system.By K. Holt, 01.04.2022
Vivaldi releases the first web browser for Android AutomotiveIt's available on Polestar 2 vehicles.By I. Bonifacic, 12.22.2021
Renault's Megane E-Tech Electric could help rescue workers put out battery fires fasterThe automaker says it worked on the Fireman Access feature with firefighters.By K. Holt, 09.06.2021
Google is simplifying how developers build Android for Cars appsThere’s a better way to make apps work on both Android Auto and Android Automotive.By K. Holt, 05.18.2021
Spotify's shared playlist queue feature expands to Polestar 2 vehiclesThe EV is currently the only car with Android Automotive.By I. Bonifacic, 03.11.2021
Recommended Reading: Behind the wheel of the Polestar 2The week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.By B. Steele, 09.05.2020
Google teases third-party navigation and charging apps on Android AutoThe company has released a calendar app for the platform, too.By N. Summers, 08.11.2020
12Polestar's latest concept EV is designed for sustainabilityThe Precept is also loaded with sensors and Android cabin tech.By J. Fingas, 02.25.2020
Google's new emulator makes Android Automotive development easierDevelopers no longer need a car to create apps for the infotainment system. By I. Bonifacic, 10.21.2019
Volvo's electric XC40 will use an Android infotainment systemIt's following in Polestar's footsteps with a Google-powered platform.By J. Fingas, 10.09.2019
Android phones are getting an Assistant-powered driving modeThe feature will be available this summer on any Android device with Google Assistant.By A. Dellinger, 05.07.2019
Google opens Android infotainment system to third-party media appsThe Polestar 2 will be one of the first cars to support them.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2019