Android is having an impact on the next generation of cars, and now BMW has confirmed plans to bring Android Automotive OS to its vehicles in 2024. At CES 2023, BMW formally announced that it would ...

According to Durach, BMW’s latest software is so effective that drivers are rarely opening Apple CarPlay. He claims they only ...

Unlike rival Apple, which is building its very own car from scratch, Google’s automotive ambitions rely on software aimed not only at consumers directly but also at carmakers that are looking for ...

This video shows the installation of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless charging in a BMW E92 M3, using the Mr12Volt retrofit system and Induktiv charging kit. The goal is to modernize the ...

Jorge was a news writer for AP. He covered the mobile industry at Android Police, but has covered multiple beats in the tech space. Following Tesla's lead, most auto manufacturers have started using ...

BMW must be angling to be on Santa’s good list. A week after announcing it would no longer charge extra for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced Wednesday that it would finally introduce Android Auto ...

Most automakers focus on enhancing customers' digital experience in their vehicles. For instance, some manufacturers, such as BMW, allow drivers to unlock their cars using only their phones via the ...

At CES 2023, BMW announced that its OS 9 platform, slated for release in 2023, will be the company’s first with an infotainment system entirely on the Android Auto Open Source (AAOS) platform. With ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

BMW has expanded the availability of its Digital Key Plus to include Android smartphones, making it easier for customers with compatible Samsung and Google devices to lock, unlock, and start their ...

After originally only supporting Apple devices, BMW is launching support for digital car keys on Android, starting with devices from Google’s Pixel line and select Samsung Galaxy models. Announced ...

After introducing Digital Key Plus for iOS last year, which enabled users to remotely lock, unlock, and start their cars from their iPhone and Apple Watch, BMW is finally expanding the feature to ...