… Pioneer Sphera with aftermarket Dolby Atmos through CarPlay now available At CES 2026, Pioneer announced its new Sphera aftermarket in-dash receiver with support for a premium CarPlay feature: Building on decades of audio innovation, Pioneer, a global leader in in-vehicle sound and aftermarket car … …
… Speaking of audio, several car brands will get support for immersive, spatial sound using Dolby Atmos. The search giant added that if your phone supports Gemini Intelligence, you'll be able to use it in your car via Android Auto. …
… Video playback is intended for use when the car is parked and stationary, such as during charging or restroom breaks. When you start driving, Android Auto will also seamlessly switch from video to audio-only in apps that support background audio. …
… When your charge sesh is complete and the car shifts from park to drive, Android Auto will also be able to seamlessly transition content to audio-only in apps that support background audio, so you can keep listening to that video podcast you just started. …
… Throw in Dolby Atmos support and the surround sound experience was beefy and all-encompassing. But of course, this is only when you throw the car in park — once you start driving, that video vanishes in favor of an audio-only overlay. …
… It supports Direct Volume Control DVC . In simple terms, Poweramp bypasses the digital bottleneck that usually makes car audio sound thin or muffled. …
… Google's own support document provides further details on how the app will work. You can use Google Meet through your car's infotainment system to attend important meetings. However, it will provide an audio-only experience, with all video features disabled for safety reasons. …
… CarPlay Timeline May 2026 May 11 Google Maps for CarPlay Getting Gemini AI May 8 Grok AI Voice Mode Arrives on Apple CarPlay April 2026 Apr 20 Apple Sports App Receives Two New Features Across iPhone and CarPlay Apr 18 Apple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands Apr 7 WhatsApp Gets N…
… This is the second win for CarPlay this week , after Apple’s in-car interface received ChatGPT support, while Android Auto was left out. To ensure safety, iPhone users will be able to use Meet with CarPlay with audio only while the vehicle is on the move. …
… Google has already launched this audio-only mode on YouTube , at least in a limited capacity. Android Auto is further expanding audio too, with support for Dolby Atmos in “supported apps and cars,” which includes vehicles from BMW, Genesis, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tata and Volvo. …
