All articles tagged with #ota update
Rivian began rolling out its in-house AI voice assistant across all R1S and R1T via a new OTA update, enabling natural, context-aware commands, multi-step tasks, and knowledge-like responses, with Google Calendar integration as the first external service; a connectivity subscription is required, and the feature will expand to the R2 lineup soon.
Google is replacing the in-car Assistant in Google-built cars with Gemini through an over-the-air update, enabling natural voice conversations, contextual navigation via Maps, and the ability to access Gmail, Calendar, and Google Home data from the driver’s seat; the upgrade starts in English for the US market and rolls out to current vehicles once you’re signed into your Google account, with Gemini Live offering more fluid on-the-go dialogue and EV battery status integration depending on the car.
Hyundai halted sales of the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy after a fatal Ohio incident and is finalizing a recall for about 68,500 units due to power-folding second- and third-row seats that may not detect contact, potentially crushing occupants. An interim over-the-air software update to improve contact detection will be deployed by the end of March; a formal recall and dealer repairs will follow at no cost, with rental cars offered until a full fix is available. The NHTSA is involved.
Google has released the February 2026 Pixel update for devices from Pixel 7a to Pixel 10 (and Pixel Tablet/Fold), focusing on security fixes per the Pixel Update Bulletin rather than new features; updates are available via OTA or factory images, with carriers rolling them out soon and a shift to quarterly schedules for older lines. The article lists device-specific build numbers and provides flashing instructions.
General Motors has partnered with Apple to integrate Apple Music directly into its vehicles via an over-the-air update, replacing the previous CarPlay system in many models, and plans to expand this feature across more vehicles and functionalities like Spatial Audio and advanced driver assistance systems.
Google is rolling out a small September 2025 OTA update for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL to improve stability, fix bugs, and address display issues, with no other Pixel devices receiving updates today.
Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 for Pixel devices, addressing numerous bugs including device instability, UI glitches, and system crashes, with the update available via OTA for supported Pixel models.
Tesla is addressing a recall affecting 125,000 vehicles by switching from seat sensors to cabin camera detection for the seatbelt warning system. This change, implemented via an over-the-air update, aims to resolve issues with the driver occupancy sensor and reduce costs. The update will initially roll out in the U.S., with potential expansion to other regions.
Tesla is reversing a recall mandated by the NHTSA in the US for Canadian vehicles, reverting to icon-based indicators instead of text-based ones as per Transport Canada's regulations. The update will be propagated via an OTA update.
The latest March Pixel Feature Drop has removed the "Battery information" section for some Pixel users, which was added in the previous QPR update to track battery health. The OTA update for Pixel 5a and newer is not yet available in all regions, and some users have reported the disappearance of the "Battery information" section after applying the March patch, indicating a potential bug. Google is urged to address this issue before the OTA update reaches US owners next week.
Google has released the December update for Pixel devices, including the Android 14 QPR1 Beta. The update brings new features, fixes over 40 bugs, and is available for Pixel devices from the Pixel 5a to the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold. Users can update their devices over-the-air or manually through factory images or OTA downloads.
Polestar has released its fifteenth OTA software update, P2.9, for the Polestar 2 EV, which includes YouTube integration, enhancements to Range Assist, and extended views of Apple CarPlay. The Range Assist app now provides more granular energy-consumption details in real-time, a revised algorithm for projected range, and real-world related range projections. Apple Maps can now be viewed on the driver display when using Apple CarPlay, and additional phone and media information can be viewed on the EV's home screen.
Google is rolling out Android 14 Beta 2.1 to Pixel phones as a bug fixer. The update addresses issues related to device setup, battery percentage display, audio disruptions, system stability, always-on-display mode, Google Photos app, Google Contacts app, and Google Messages app. Eligible devices include Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro series devices. Users can update their device to Android 14 Beta 2.1 through the over-the-air (OTA) update prompt or by downloading an OTA image and then applying the update manually.