Subaru adopts Android Automotive starting in the 2026 Outback
Subaru has announced new details on its revamped in-car software experience, which is based on Google’s Android Automotive OS.
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Gemini coming to Polestar vehicles with a ‘future’ Android Automotive update
Polestar has officially announced plans to deliver Gemini on its Android Automotive-powered EVs sometime next year alongside a “future Google update.”
Expand Expanding CloseNew Google Maps live lane guidance uses AI, camera on Android Automotive
Google Maps on Android Automotive (“Google built-in”) is tapping into how modern vehicles are smartphones on wheels with a new live lane guidance capability for the Polestar 4. This essentially lets Google Maps “see” the road like a driver.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is adding Live Activity-like ‘AppCards’ to Android Automotive’s homescreen [Gallery]
Google is preparing a new feature for its native car OS, Android Automotive, called “AppCards,” which functions similarly to Apple’s Live Activities.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps will get a new look to match your car, starting with Polestar
Google Maps may soon have a new look in your car to match its native OS with a new Android Automotive ability that will start with Polestar vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in cars might be the most impressive AI integration yet [Video]
No place is safe from the expansion of Gemini, and while some integrations might raise eyebrows, it’s at home in your car, almost like nowhere else. Here’s just what it’s like to use, and what you can expect when it eventually rolls out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle building audio-only mode for driving ahead of video apps on Android Auto
Google will soon make it possible for video apps on Android Automotive to switch between video and audio modes when the car is in motion, right as Google plans to bring video apps to Android Auto.
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Volvo cars will get new Android Automotive features faster, including Gemini
Volvo and Google have announced a new deal that will bring new Android Automotive features to Volvo’s vehicles faster, starting with Gemini support.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto gets video and browser apps ‘soon,’ more weather apps finally coming
Google has revealed that Android Auto is about to get more apps, including wider access to weather apps, and the arrival of video and browser apps in the future.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini coming to Android Auto with Live, automatic translation, more [Video]
As expected, Google is bringing Gemini to Android Auto and Android Automotive starting “in the coming months,” and there’s an early preview of what it will be capable of.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini unsurprisingly seems to be on its way to vehicles with Android Automotive
According to hints in Google’s code, Gemini is seemingly on its way to cars with Android Automotive in a move that should surprise no one.
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Google built a dashcam app for cars with Android Automotive – not for Android Auto
Dashcams are an inexpensive and important means of protection for your car in the case of an accident, as they can prove the cause of damage in many cases. That’s why the idea of a dashcam app for Android Auto is so appealing, but while Google built such an app for Android Automotive, there’s no sign of it coming to the phone-based platform.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive set to gain over a dozen new streaming and gaming apps
One of the biggest complaints leveled at Android Automotive has been a distinct lack of apps for the in-car OS. That is set to change this week as a whole host of new options are set to arrive including games, streaming services, and more.
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Google Maps ETA removed from instrument cluster in some Android Automotive vehicles
Google Maps on Android Automotive OS has removed the estimated time of arrival (ETA) from the driver’s dashboard on some vehicle, but it doesn’t seem to be an update on Google’s part.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Cast and YouTube app rolling out to Rivian EVs with latest update
A new software update is now rolling out to Rivian electric vehicles with support for Google Cast and a new YouTube app.
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Android Automotive could get more apps thanks to this easy-to-use kit [Gallery]
Google’s Android Automotive platform is growing, but one of the things holding it back somewhat has been a lack of compatible apps. Thanks to a clever developer kit, though, it might be a lot easier for more apps to come to Android Automotive going forward.
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Android Automotive is now coming to motorcycles too
When you think of Android Automotive, you probably think of cars, EVs to be specific. But that’s not the only place the OS can be used, as KTM is now using Android Automotive OS on motorcycles.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive gains Google Maps incident reporting function
Android Automotive is getting feature parity with Auto as live incident reporting in Google Maps is rolling out right now for the in-car OS.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 for Android Automotive adds homescreen dock, Bluetooth boosts, more
With Android 15 hitting AOSP just a few days ago, the car-based Android Automotive platform has similarly been updated with some new functions and features.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive adds heads-up distance and estimated arrival times with Google Maps navigation
Android Automotive now has a new heads-up mini pane that indicates how far you have to travel, how long it will take and the estimated arrival time when navigating using Google Maps.
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2025 Ford Explorer is now available with Android Automotive – still has CarPlay and Android Auto
Ford is now shipping the 2025 Explorer to customers and to dealerships, with the vehicle being the first Ford with the new Android Automotive-based infotainment experience.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Automotive gets Google Assistant redesign
Android Automotive is gaining the updated Google Assistant redesign seen on Android Auto earlier this year.
Expand Expanding CloseYes, Rivian uses Android Automotive OS to build its software experience
Google’s Android Automotive software has been adopted by many carmakers for the EV era, but it tends to vary between different brands. This week Google and Rivian confirmed to NewGeekGuide that the EV-maker uses Android Automotive as the base of its software experience, something that was previously not known.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Cast is coming to Android Automotive and Rivian vehicles, new apps too
As a part of Google I/O 2024, Android Automotive is getting support for Google Cast, new apps, and more.
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