Android Auto

A 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:...

The 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...

In 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...

In 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...

Ford 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) ...

General 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...

As 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...

If 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,...

Nearly 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...

Google (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?"...