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 ...

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 ...

For many, the ability to fully access their smartphones while driving is an important buying consideration when shopping for their next vehicle. They want to make calls, send messages, and utilize ...

Android Auto is a platform found in many modern cars that gives you access to your Android phone on the car's infotainment system by using hands-free voice commands. You can also access many of your ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto has been one of the most popular automotive technology integrations in recent decades.

If you have an older Android phone, there's a chance it might not support the latest versions of Android Auto much longer. In July 2024, Google announced that to run the newest versions of Android ...

The current widely available Android Auto app version is 15.9, which started rolling out to all users in late December via the Play Store. Android Auto 16.0 is likely to see a stable rollout in the ...