android auto

For nearly a decade, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay represented one of the most consumer-friendly evolutions in automotive technology. They transformed car infotainment systems from clunky, poorly designed interfaces into familiar smartphone-driven experiences. Navigation became smarter, music streaming became effortless, and voice assistants brought hands-free control into daily commutes. Yet as the automotive industry enters a new phase defined by software-defined vehicles, artificial intelligence, and recurring digital revenue, many car manufacturers are quietly reassessing this relationship. What once looked like a perfect partnership between tech companies and automakers is now increasingly viewed as a strategic liability. The gradual removal—or outright … Read more