The accelerated development of Android Auto continues, as evidenced by the fact that last month we were talking about the launch of Android Auto 13, and now we are moving two versions to Android Auto 13.2. The good thing about so many consecutive versions coming out is that Google is working on a lot of ...
Tesla is undoubtedly the benchmark brand when it comes to electric cars. But what we usually talk about less, even if it’s no secret, is that it is also the first brand of connected cars. Elon Musk’s company’s automotive software is one of the most popular in the industry and it is totally deserved. The ...
It’s been a big week for Qualcomm, with the presentation of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the processor that will equip all the next high-end mobile phones from the major manufacturers. But Qualcomm’s reach goes beyond mobile phones and, most notably, the company has made great strides in the automotive sector. Yesterday the company announced Snapdragon ...
Fewer and fewer cars are sold in Europe, for many reasons. To begin with, their average price has increased significantly in recent years. And it’s not just due to the sale of electric cars. The main manufacturers have favored selling fewer cars but at a higher price. In addition, the integration of new technologies has ...
When Google developed Android Auto, it did so primarily to offer a mobile control interface compatible with driving. This is essential because using your mobile phone in the car can be punishable by several fines, at least in Europe. The touch screen is one of the most used forms of control. Most cars compatible with ...
Android Auto has become one of the most requested features by car users in Europe. It is not uncommon to see potential customers abandon a model if it does not have this function, or Apple CarPlay. Currently, most brands, except Tesla, usually incorporate this option, because it is not expensive and because, as we can ...
Cars have changed a lot in recent years. We’ve seen how the price has increased disproportionately as vehicles have become safer but also more complex. Infotainment systems, however, have not improved as quickly as they should have, with a few exceptions like Tesla and brands that have opted for Android Automotive. That’s why Many buyers ...
The popularity of Android Auto has many drivers looking for something more, a way to better integrate their favorite apps into the car. The solution is called Android Automotive, the operating system designed for cars that more and more manufacturers, from Porsche to Ford, are adopting in their new models. The differences between Android Auto ...
More and more drivers are fed up with touchscreens in cars, especially manufacturer-specific systems. Brands like Ferrari are already fully committed to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the platforms where users really want to be able to use the apps they need, like Google Maps. Faced with this demand, some manufacturers have already taken the ...
The big problem with touchscreens in cars is the danger they can pose while driving. They are a distraction that can cause us to take our eyes off the road, even for a moment, endangering occupants, pedestrians, and other drivers. Luckily, Android Auto is so popular because it allows you to not use the touchscreen ...
