BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have joined forces with eight other companies as part of the VDA's (German Association of the Automotive Industry) drive to create an open source alternative to ...

Mapbox is a company whose products are trying to convince Google Maps and Waze users to give up on their apps for built-in ...

Terabytes of sensor data are flowing in and AI bots are combing through it all. Soon, they’ll be live-streaming constantly ...

Forgetting where you parked happens to everyone. Busy schedules, crowded lots and mental autopilot make it easy to walk away without a second thought. Thankfully, your iPhone can remember for you.

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

To use Google Maps offline, download the area before your trip via Profile > Offline maps > Select your map. Offline mode supports driving navigation, place searches, and GPS tracking, but no live ...

Remember the switch from a basic Nokia to your first smartphone? Your car’s dashboard changed in the same way. What was once a bunch of dials and buttons has turned into a digital hub, all thanks to ...

From laggy screens to awkward controls, these infotainment systems from American, European, and Asian carmakers proved clumsy ...

Google Maps is the most popular navigation app around the world, used by billions of people. Thanks to its offline support, it is also a preferred option for people who travel often and navigate to ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update. Version 15.9 is now available for download. Given that we're only a few days away from 2026, this is likely the last update ...

Android Auto version 15.9.6551 includes new strings suggesting Google Cast support is in development, potentially allowing media sharing between phones and cars. This feature would align Android Auto ...

As Google Assistant was crumbling, the arrival of Gemini in Android Auto felt like a needed step forward. But, as the feature rolls out, it seems a bit divisive. What do you think of it? Google ...