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While the adoption of Android Auto is skyrocketing these days, Google is also betting big on Android Automotive, its fully-featured operating system that can provide an even more integrated experience behind the wheel.

A Mountain View-based doctor arrested in July after a former patient accused him of sexual abuse now faces additional charges related to a second patient.

Google Maps was, is, and will continue to be the top navigation app on Android Auto, and this is why new updates to further polish the experience in the car are critical for both Google and its users.

Google Maps is used by millions of drivers every day, as its state-of-the-art navigation makes finding an address a lot more convenient and safer overall.

At this point, Google is offering three different solutions to those who want to expand the Android experience behind the wheel and therefore get car-optimized features, including media playback, navigation, and phone call management.

It's no secret that Apple and Google have a considerable monetary agreement that ensures Google's position as the default search engine on...

One of the biggest changes announced by Google for Android Auto last year concerned the supported app categories, with the search giant finally allowing developers to bring their very own navigation solutions to the car experience.

Navigation apps are an invaluable tool that makes it so much easier to find a specific destination and drive to it safer and more conveniently, but on the other hand, they can always become a double-edged sword if we trust them blindly.

While Google Maps is primarily the go-to application whenever it comes to navigating more conveniently to a specific address, the Mountain View-based search giant has slowly turned it into a full platform that comes with lots of other capabilities.

While the adoption of Android Auto is on the rise, with Google itself revealing recently that over 100 million cars out there are already using the wireless mode, the Mountain View-based search giant is also pushing hard for the adoption of Android Automotive on more and more vehicles.