The first version in the 16.x branch is now live; this is just a beta, but the production build is expected in the coming days ...

You pull up to a red light, the countdown begins, and suddenly you’re multitasking like it’s a race. You’re swapping out that tired Spotify playlist, sending a quick text, or launching the navigation ...

Android Auto, Google's answer to Apple CarPlay, can be great for expanding the capabilities of your vehicle by connecting an Android device to the infotainment system. It's great for accessing maps, ...

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have joined forces with eight other companies as part of the VDA's (German Association of the Automotive Industry) drive to create an open source alternative to ...

I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is ...

Apple and Google continued the battle this year, including behind the wheel; Android Auto and CarPlay received several big ...

Google is bringing Gemini, its generative AI, to all cars that support Android Auto in the next few months, the company announced at its Android Show ahead of the company’s 2025 I/O developer ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...