The demise of Android Auto for phones was disappointing and frustrating for users who wanted to use their mobile devices in cars, which lacked support for the phone projection system. It was an easy ...

Everybody seems to be talking about CarPlay these days, and this isn't necessarily a surprise, considering the massive update Apple's car-optimized experience received with the release of iOS 26 in ...

Google can be slow to roll out new features and functionality to its stable app versions, and few apps are more affected by this cautious approach than Android Auto. The digital driving aid is an ...

After a lengthy wait, Google has started rolling out Gemini access on Android Auto through the latest updates. Gemini for Android Auto was first promised in May of this year, but we’ve been waiting ...

Google is on a hot streak of releasing new Android Auto versions, with Android Auto 14.1 having just started rolling out to beta users with promised support for select Android games playable on your ...

Carmakers have bundled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together for so long that many shoppers assume they're a packaged deal. In most new cars, both smartphone projection systems appear side-by-side ...

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

Android Auto has been around for more than a decade, and it’s an amazing solution for staying connected with your phone safely while driving. Most cars support a wired Android Auto connection, so make ...

Google says 2026 is going to be one of the biggest years for Android. However, that sentiment isn't restricted to just its mobile OS because today during the Android Show: I/O Edition, the company ...

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 ...

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...