As I've been getting back into Android Auto, I've found built-in apps lacking, so I went open-source instead.

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

A hand reaching for the Android Auto icon on a car's infotainment display - ISEN STOCKER/Shutterstock Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The ...

Close-up shot of an infotainment system with Android Auto showing Google Maps navigation - Andriy Baidak/Shutterstock Android Auto, like Apple CarPlay, has become one of the most popular smartphone ...

Android Auto is an extension of the Android platform which is highly optimized for use in a moving vehicle. The system is designed to cut down on the number of interactions you'll have with your ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Tweaks can drastically improve how your Android Auto operates. Even the type of cable you use can have a big impact. Wired Android Auto operates more efficiently than wireless. Android Auto can be one ...

Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The platform takes your Android phone and gives you a simplified, driver-optimized version of the interface right ...

Android Auto, like Apple CarPlay, has become one of the most popular smartphone mirroring systems for modern cars. Support for Android Auto comes baked in most cars right from the factory and enables ...