Articles tagged "Google"

Google has revealed a new experimental feature that allows the AI assistant look at the world outside your vehicle. The company used its popular Gemini system for the demonstration. The new technology connects the AI directly to a vehicle's built-in...

This move hardly comes as a surprise. Google hinted at it back during an earnings call last year and then demoed it at Google I/O 2025. Also, the online giant has been investing so heavily in its AI system that it only makes sense for it to...

Android Auto beta users who run on version 17.0.162144 are reporting a new useful feature that allows you to switch between active media apps on the fly. You can do so with a simple swipe and switch between cards, which are the available media apps...

Sharing your digital car keys from your Google Wallet isn't a great feature and now it got even better. The latest system service update from Google gives you a few additional options. The new update brings new ways to share your digital car...

Software directs the modern automotive industry. Today, electric cars and traditional vehicles operate as rolling computers, and the dashboard screen serves as the main command center. Google is at the forefront of this shift and announced a major...

Google has just announced that it's bringing support for Google Meet to Apple CarPlay. This will let you stay connected hands-free and join meetings while on the road with a single tap. Google Meet is now available among all the other CarPlay...

Today, Google has announced that it's bringing Google Maps' AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models that support Android Auto. This lets Google Maps recommend when and where to charge based on your EV's model and battery level,...

Google's Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto in 45 languages. This will unfortunately take several months to complete, but once you get it, it will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto. Note that you need to have replaced Google...

The latest beta release of Android Auto shows that Google is working on making navigating to EV chargers easier. EV station filters will show up directly in Google Maps on Android Auto, and you'll be able to have it only show "Slow charge (up to...

The modern electric car is becoming less of a transport machine and more of a mobile computer. The cockpit went from a space filled with analog gauges to a large digital screen where drivers manage everything from navigation to charging status. With...

People running on the beta version of Android Auto are reporting that the GameSnacks collection of games is no longer available in the last few versions of the software. Seemingly, GameSnacks is absent from the app launcher, but it's still visible...

It's a modern driver's dilemma. You are navigating traffic, and the car's large infotainment screen lights up with an incoming call from an unknown number. Is it the school nurse, or is it another one of those persistent robocallers hawking extended...

Google will enhance Android Auto and cars with Google built-in by bringing over Gemini later this year. The company's AI natural voice assistant will accept hands-free commands without the need to push a button or do anything but keep your hands on...

Google has rolled out games to Android Auto. The feature allows users to play a selection of titles on their car's infotainment screen while the vehicle is fully parked. It was originally reported to be exclusive for Android Auto 14.1 beta users,...

Google just announced a big new upgrade to Android Automotive - support for over 70 new apps. Up until now, Google's native infotainment system platform supported just under 200 apps, but with the new update, the library is now closer to 300. But...

After Android Authority did some digging in the new version of Android Auto, more specifically version 13.5.150204, they found several hints of Google preparing to accommodate motorcycles as well. As of now, Android Auto is available only on...

While Google is putting the finishing touches on Android 15 for phones, the company is also working on new features for Android Automotive. This shouldn’t be confused with the similarly named Android Auto – Automotive is Android that runs on the...

The seamless integration of our smartphones with our cars has become an integral part of modern driving, and Android Auto has been at the forefront of this revolution. Google proves its dedication to enhancing the Android Auto experience by...

At its annual developer I/O conference, Google announced a new strategy that should ultimately bring more apps to cars. As of now, about 200 million cars on the streets support Android Auto, while 40 car models offer Google built-in. So that's why...

Google Maps for Android and Android Auto got an important update today that will greatly benefit EV drivers in particular. The new features enable better navigation to EV charging stations and peace of mind when planning long trips. Google...