Android Auto users are running into a major hands-free issue

Android Auto voice commands appear to be broken for some users in recent days, displaying an availability error on screen.
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[Open Thread] Google bought Android 20 years ago, did it make it better or worse?

It’s been 20 years to the day since Google made what you might consider its “best deal ever” by acquiring a small, unknown startup called Android, Inc. The founders, Andy Rubin and Chris White, had ...

Car icons are disappearing from Google Maps in Android Auto (but you might be able to fix it)

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.
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Google & MediaTek partner for a chip with native Thread support

In recent years, Google has been working on establishing Google Home as a major smart home platform. The company thinks that Thread and Matter are key to the future of the segment, so it has been ...