But Ford wouldn’t say whether it will use Google’s Android Automotive product, which is embedded natively in the vehicle unlike the smartphone-emanating Android Auto. The vehicles will be available across the globe - except in China, where Google is banned. And Ford will continue to offer Amazon’s Alexa as an option as well.įord wouldn’t say which of its vehicles will get the Android operating system starting in 2023, only that “millions” of vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands would have it. But iPhone people, don’t despair: Ford’s system will still be compatible with Apple CarPlay. The deep integration of Android will allow drivers and passengers to use Google Assistant to change things like climate settings, and it will also enable over-the-air updates that can add new features or address some maintenance issues, according to Ford. That means Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps will be available in Ford’s cars without requiring the use of an Android smartphone. The Dearborn, Michigan-based company said it will use Google’s Android to power the infotainment systems in “millions” of its cars starting in 2023. Ford is the latest automaker to turn its vehicle operating systems over to Google.
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