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  1. Android News

    Acura puts its 'True Touchpad' Android OS in the 2019 RDX

    Acura has announced its intuitive automotive control system is coming to the 2019 RDX branded as a "True Touchpad." This Android-based car OS is the first use of a touchpad with absolute positioning in a car, making sure that wherever the driver taps on the pad corresponds to what is shown on...
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    10 Best Car Accessories & Gadgets

    Whether it’s a long commute to work, or you’re planning that next family road trip, it’s important to make sure you’re properly prepared. In this list, Phandroid covers some of the best accessories for your car that fit into almost anyone’s budget.
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    Peugeot adds Android Auto to latest fleet of vehicles

    Automaker Peugeot has added Android Auto to 9 of their latest cars. 2 other cars in their luxury brand DS will also get the goods.
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    Mercedes-Benz announces Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support

    Mercedes-Benz has announced that all of their 2016 and 2017 models -- and beyond -- will support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant in the car. Users can sign up for a free 6-month trial to access these features and more, though after that there is an annual fee of $199.
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    Uber partners with Daimler to produce new self-driving cars

    Uber has announced a partnership with Daimler which will allow the automative maker to begin introducing its own self-driving cars for Uber's services.
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    Audi to use Exynos chips in cars

    It seems Audi has decided to go with Samsung for application processors in their cars. A report suggests the two have made a deal to have Exynos chips fabricated for use inside the vehicle maker's infotainment system.
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    Google and Chrysler announce Android-based vehicle platform

    Google and Fiat Chrysler have come together to announce a new Android-based infotainment system for vehicles. This seems to be different from Android Auto in that it seems to be full-on Android Nougat with FCA's customization on top.
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    BMW will add Alexa support to their Connected assistant app

    BMW has added Alexa support to their Connected assistant app. The app helps the user determine accurate "leave by" times for appointments and meetings by factoring in things like local traffic and your fuel levels (so if you need to visit a gas station, it will give you enough time to do so).
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    Qualcomm announces automotive platform

    Qualcomm today announced a new automotive platform. The platform si designed to give vehicle makers better scalability and flexibility in creating wireless car systems.
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    More Hyundai models are getting Android Auto via DIY upgrades

    Hyundai has announced that more of their existing car models are getting the ability to upgrade to a new dash platform powered by Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Compatible models include versions of the Sonata, Santa Fe, Genesis, Elantra GT, and Tucson that were released within the last couple...