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Google is officially opening up Android Auto to weather apps, but you don’t have to wait
AppWizard
December 20, 2024

Google is officially opening up Android Auto to weather apps, but you don’t have to wait

Google has introduced a new category for weather apps in Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing users to access real-time weather information based on their location or travel routes. The supported app categories now include Media (audio), Messaging, Navigation, Point of Interest (POI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Weather. For parked vehicles, additional categories like Video, Games, and Browsers are available exclusively on Android Automotive OS. The Weather category is currently in beta, limited to specific testing tracks, and aims to provide weather updates along with navigation functionalities. Early adopters of this category include "Weather & Radar" and "MyRadar Weather Radar."
Your car's software is in for major updates with Android Automotive 15
AppWizard
September 17, 2024

Your car’s software is in for major updates with Android Automotive 15

Google is set to enhance the driving experience with the upcoming Android Automotive 15 update, which will introduce a persistent Wi-Fi hotspot feature for vehicles, allowing drivers to maintain a hotspot across multiple sessions. The update will also support personal Bluetooth headset listening. The release date for Android Automotive 15 is not confirmed, but speculation suggests it may coincide with the mobile version of Android 15, potentially launching in October. The previous year's update included improvements like a hands-free experience and Waze integration. Google is also working on a December feature drop, with the recent QPR1 Beta 2 indicating new features and bug fixes.
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