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Google Blocks Android Auto Access, May Violate EU Rules, According To Court Adviser
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 6:27pm | 516A refusal by Google to grant an e-mobility app made by Enel SpA access to its Android Auto platform may violate competition laws, according to an adviser with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Italy’s antitrust regulator fined Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:...
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Not Just The iPhone: DOJ Is Angry With Apple's Plan To Dominate With CarPlay Too — Here's Why
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 8:17am | 549The U.S. Department of Justice alleges in its lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) that the company is employing its phone mirroring service CarPlay to dominate the automotive industry in addition to the smartphone market. What Happened: Infotainment systems are now key in newer...
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Android Auto Has A New Parking Policy: Apps Get Locked Until You Are Parked
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 8:23am | 646In an effort to promote safer driving, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android Auto has launched an update restricting access to certain apps while the vehicle is in motion. What Happened: As reported by Tom’s Guide, the recently refreshed Android Auto version 11.4 will now alert...
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Google Will Use AI To Summarize Messages So You Can Focus On The Road While Driving Using Android Auto
Thursday, December 28, 2023 - 6:55am | 510In an attempt to make it easier for Android Auto users to focus on the road while driving, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google will use artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize incoming messages. What Happened: Google is working on a feature that would enable Assistant to condense...
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Commits To Apple CarPlay, Android Auto After GM Takes Different Infotainment Road: 'Customers Love The Features...'
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 3:18am | 603Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to keeping both Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CarPlay and Alphabet-owned (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android Auto in its vehicles. The statement comes just after rival automaker General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) ...
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GM's Infotainment Product Head Reveals Main Reason Behind Dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 5:01am | 486General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) has reportedly cited safety among its reasons to drop the much-coveted Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CarPlay and Alphabet-owned (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android Auto from its vehicles. What Happened: In April, it was reported that the automaker was dropping the...
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Apple CarPlay Vs Android Auto: What's On Tesla, Ford, Rivian And GM's Dashboards
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 8:21am | 760As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and General Motors have emerged as some of the top players in the market. But, when it comes to in-car infotainment systems, which do they prefer – Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CarPlay or Alphabet Inc’s...
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TD Ameritrade Moves One Step Closer Towards Making Trading Through Your Car Possible
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 7:34am | 653If you’ve ever wanted to execute a trade via the voice control in your car, well, you can’t. At least not yet. But that could be a reality soon. TD Ameritrade (NASDAQ: AMTD) announced Monday several new integrations that will provide access to real-time quotes, portfolio information,...
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Apple Or Google: Who's Going To Conquer The Car Dashboard?
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 3:08pm | 443After fighting the smartphone wars, tech giants Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) have found a new battleground in the car dashboard. Both companies are gearing up to outdo each other in the in-car tech space with their respective products, Android Auto and...
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Weekly Highlights: iPhone 6 Troubles, New MacBook Air Coming, Google IO And More
Sunday, June 29, 2014 - 10:50am | 194Nearly every major tech company held a conference in June. This week it was Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) turn. The search engine giant announced a number of Android-related developments, including another TV platform. Speaking of TV, the Supreme Court put an end to Aereo after ruling that the company...
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Should Apple And Google Develop Cross-Compatible Devices?
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 10:15am | 593Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) made a number of announcements regarding Android Wear, Android TV and Android Auto this week, but cross-compatibility remains an issue for external devices. "Do you have to buy into all of these pieces to have a good experience, or can you pick and choose?"...