Spotify launches native in-car app, bypassing CarPlay and Android Auto

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Spotify has introduced a fully native in-car app built on Google's Android Automotive operating system. The standalone app is debuting today in select Audi models. Because it runs directly on the vehicle's infotainment hardware, it does not require a connected phone, Bluetooth, or an aux cable. The move signals Spotify's intent to reduce its reliance on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which currently shape how many drivers consume audio. The article's full details on Spotify's in-car usage figures are available at The Verge.

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Cyber chiefs urge websites to apply critical PHP safety update or risk going offline

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Apple's iPhone Duo: A Risky, Messy but Promising First Generation

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