Google will begin phasing out Assistant on eligible mobile devices from September 4, replacing it with Gemini while leaving some unsupported devices, cars, and smart-home hardware temporarily unaffected.
Getting around on the water is about to feel a lot more like driving your car, with smarter navigation arriving right at the helm.
Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better hands-free controls.
WhatsApp on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will let users hear and reply to messages, make calls, view their call history, and access favorite contacts hands-free and right from their car’s screen.
Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.
Google Meet is rolling out widely on Android Auto, letting drivers join scheduled meetings and audio calls from their car’s display, months after the same feature arrived on Apple CarPlay.
From app bubbles to 3D emojis and Gemini Intelligence, Android 17 is packed. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
Rivian says AI-powered vehicle assistants could eventually replace Apple CarPlay by offering deeper integration and more natural interaction inside future cars.
Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that’s long overdue.