Volkswagen’s adoption of Android Automotive sparks controversy on two separate fronts. On one hand, it’s the update policy that defines the lifetime of a vehicle as a maximum period of 15 years. On ...

One of the biggest complaints many Android smartphone users have is that manufacturers don’t support their devices beyond the first couple of years. After that, software updates stop, and only the ...

Volkswagen plans to ship Android Automotive updates for up to 15 years, but the end of support could be pushed back for what it refers to as unicorn vehicles. The adoption of Android Automotive is ...

Update, 1:20 pm March 24: CARIAD got in touch with Ars to clarify some of the confusion about how long it Volkswagen Group will support its software products. “As part of its development services to ...

I've used Android Auto for years, and these 5 changes solved my biggest issues ...

Android has been creeping into cars for more than a decade, first with the phone-based Android Auto and later with built-in Android Automotive OS. Even when Android is running on cars, it has not been ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Android Auto is a car-friendly interface for Android OS with its own array of apps and features specific to driving. With Android Auto, you have easy — often hands-free — access to navigation, media, ...