Editor's Pick: Android at the Wheel: Google Aims for One Vehicle Ecosystem

Android at the Wheel: Google Aims for One Vehicle Ecosystem

Peter Suciu May 20, 2017 10:33 AM PT

Google showcased the next phase of its automotive strategy at its I/O conference earlier this week, and announced partnerships with Volvo and Audi, which unveiled concept vehicles running its new automotive system. Embedded Android for Automotive is an entirely new OS rather than an update to Android Auto. It will allow drivers to utilize Google services without an Android mobile device. [More...]

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