Cars are rapidly becoming computers on wheels, and the software powering them is becoming just as important. On March 24, 2026, Google made a landmark announcement: it is open-sourcing the Android ...

Google detailed yesterday its plans to extend its Android Automotive OS infotainment platform and make it capable of controlling all vehicle functions. To that end, the company announced the Android ...

Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture’ for non-safety parts of the car’s internal computer. Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open ...

Nothing has been impressive with software rollouts so far. It was one of the first brands to conclude the Android 16 rollout, and now the company may already be working on the next major upgrade, ...

Your Android phone could soon feel faster without any new chip or hardware upgrade. Google has introduced a new optimization technique called AutoFDO, which squeezes ...

Android Auto, like Apple CarPlay, has become one of the most popular smartphone mirroring systems for modern cars. Support for Android Auto comes baked in most cars right from the factory and enables ...

Despite the hype around Android 17 Beta 1’s arrival, Google has backtracked on the beta release, citing some last-minute changes. However, that doesn’t mean that the Android 17 update isn’t coming ...

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Motorola is not exactly known for timely Android updates, but its latest releases in Europe don’t even promise OS upgrades at all – with Android 15 out of the box being a cherry on top. Earlier this ...

Recap: Reports that Google plans to build a new PC operating system have circulated since 2024, and the company confirmed these ambitions late last year. However, concrete details have remained scarce ...