Android Auto is an interface for Android OS with its own array of apps specific to driving. Here are Android Auto tricks that ...

First, ensure the Google Home and Google Assistant apps have all necessary permissions. Routines require access to your phone ...

Android Auto and CarPlay are super useful features of newer vehicles, but it’s historically been a big hassle to install updated infotainment systems in older vehicles. But, over the past couple of ...

One of the key points of appeal for Android Auto and CarPlay is the ability to control media from music and podcast apps, but both platforms currently ignore the car’s built-in radio. Soon, though, ...

Cords are so 2010. They been disappearing from desktops, networks and phone accessories for years, and increasingly, they are disappearing from vehicle consoles — both for phone charging and for ...

2024 didn't bring significant changes to Android Auto, but it provided us with a glimpse into how the experience with the application will be upgraded in the coming years. Google is more committed ...

It’s all about your data, information that GM and others say is critical for them to make better cars and improve the owner ...

I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is ...

Google has rolled out a fix for GameSnacks on Android Auto. We also spotted several other changes that could be on the way.

This article was updated in September 2025 with new products and information. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become ...

A new study has revealed just how important Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are to new car buyers worldwide. It spells bad news for the brands that don’t offer smartphone mirroring. The McKinsey & Co ...

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