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Google Adding Android 8.0 Compatibility to Others' Smartphones

Google is working with other smartphone makers to bring wireless compatibility for Android Auto to Android 8.0 operating system smartphones, said Kenwood in a Thursday update to a recent announcement, saying its Android Auto multimedia receivers will be compatible. “Google…

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has informed us that, in addition to 9.0 devices, the company is working with several smartphone manufacturers to bring wireless compatibility to devices with Android 8.0 OS,” Kenwood said. Android Auto lets drivers access certain apps and features such as messaging and Google Assistant from a car radio’s touch screen.