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Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel! Some Android Auto apps will only work in ‘P’ mode
4Mar By adminNo Comments
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Keep your eyes on the road, your hand upon the wheel! Some Android Auto apps will only work in ‘P’ mode

[ad_1] Safety first! While driving Android Auto wants you to keep your eyes on the road your hand upon the wheel! No distractions in the form of entertainment apps will be allowed and Google is taking active steps to enforce that. Now, some Android Auto apps will only work when your car is fully stopped and parked. These apps will only be seen in electric vehicles for entertainment while the car is charging or the driver is simply waiting. The app includes a set of Android touchscreen games that will keep the driver hooked when the car is on hold. EV users will be able to see these apps in the recent version of Android Auto. Know what it is about.Android Auto version 11.4According to a 9To5Google report, Android Auto version 11.4 will support entertainment apps that will only work when ...
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Google Android Auto gets AI features for enhanced driving safety and connectivity
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google Android Auto gets AI features for enhanced driving safety and connectivity

[ad_1] In a bid to enhance safety, reduce distractions on the road and get you to where you are going ina seamless, full-connectivity mode, Google has introduced innovative AI-powered features for Android Auto. These new functionalities aim to streamline communication between drivers and their smartphones, allowing users to stay connected every second of the journey without compromising their focus while driving.AI Summarization for Distraction Free MessagingOne standout feature is the AI-driven automatic summarization of lengthy text messages and busy group chats. Now, drivers can receive concise summaries of messages, enabling them to keep their attention on the road rather than getting immersed in the content on their phones. The system can also suggest and execute relevant actions a...
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CES 2024: Google Android for cars rolls out new features; know what’s coming
12Jan By adminNo Comments
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CES 2024: Google Android for cars rolls out new features; know what’s coming

[ad_1] The CES 2024 is going full force now and tech companies are showcasing their innovative product and services at a fast and furious pace. This year, the hot topic of the event is artificial intelligence and its entry into every facet of life including driving. A huge number of new capabilities for cars have been rolled out by all the major automakers, from Volkswagen to BMW. Software too is keeping up with this pace of innovations and one such announcement was made by Google in which it unveiled new capabilities for Google Android for cars. The announcement came with new features that will enhance Android Auto with Google built-in. Know what Google is bringing to cars.About new cars with Google built-inAccording to Google's blog, various new Android features for cars have been ann...
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Google Maps color palette now available for Android Auto; check what changed
26Nov By adminNo Comments
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Google Maps color palette now available for Android Auto; check what changed

[ad_1] Google Maps has become the most essential app to travel anywhere within any city, state, or for that matter, any country these days. Whether you have to travel to far routes or you have to check the routes with heavy traffic, Google Maps is perfect to move freely on roads. Now, Google Maps has introduced a significant visual update. Google Maps color palette has been revamped and it is now available on Android Auto as well. Know what has been changed in your on-road go-to partner so that you can benefit from it:Google Maps color palette revampedAccording to a report by 9To5 Google, the recent update in Google Maps replaces the traditional warm colors with a colder palette. Google Maps color palette now has a mint shade for parks and forests and transitioned roads to a sleek gray....
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German antitrust watchdog warns Google over car infotainment
22Jun By adminNo Comments
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German antitrust watchdog warns Google over car infotainment

[ad_1] Germany's antitrust watchdog on Wednesday criticised Google's in-car infotainment system, saying the bundling of services within it could give the US tech giant an unfair advantage over competitors. The Federal Cartel Office said it had warned Google's parent company Alphabet in a preliminary legal assessment that it "intends to prohibit" various "anti-competitive practices" linked to Google Automative Services (GAS). The GAS platform, licensed to vehicle manufacturers, comprises Google Maps, a version of the Google Play app store and the Google voice assistant. "In particular, we take a critical view of Google offering its services for infotainment systems as a bundle only, as this reduces its competitors' chances to sell their competing services as individual services," Andre...
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