15-05-2017 16:34 via theverge.com

Audi and Volvo will use Android as the operating system in upcoming cars

Google has taken a major step toward turning Android into a complete operating system for cars that doesn’t require the use of a phone. The company announced partnerships with Audi and Volvo today, ahead of this week’s I/O developer’s conference, that will see those carmakers build new branded infotainment systems using Android 7.0 Nougat.The manufacturer-tweaked versions of Google’s operating system will power the cars’ main touchscreen displays, as well as the dig
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