Third-party head units have been around for many years, but the emergence of Android Auto and CarPlay produced a significant makeover from a feature perspective. With an aftermarket media receiver, ...

Android Auto is one of the best things since sliced bread. Whether you have an aftermarket Android head unit in an older car or a new car that supports it natively, it’s one of the most transformative ...

Android Auto is a powerful way to make your vehicle's head unit smarter. As the name suggests, Android Auto extends Android's familiarity to assist you while driving. It offers a simplistic and ...

Most vehicles don't need a bigger screen. They need the screen they already have to feel modern again—without losing what OEM systems do well: clean integration, familiar controls, and audio behavior ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The centerpiece to any car stereo and infotainment system is the head unit, the big screen in the center of the dashboard that allows you to ...

I was a fan of the ATOTO S8 Ultra when I reviewed it last year. It offered a solid replacement for anyone needing a more modern way to listen to music or podcasts in the car and sounded surprisingly ...

With car stereos evolving over the years, the lines between tablet and car audio have blurred, so we wanted to touch on some of the best head units to see what they bring to your car. This is how we ...

The adoption of Android Auto and CarPlay has skyrocketed in the last few years, primarily as carmakers decided to replace their lazy infotainment efforts with a solution that sits in everybody's ...

Google is opening up a new “Communications” category of apps for cars with Google built-in. This “Communications” category will consist of approved messaging and VoIP apps. Google already allows ...

Android Auto disconnects are typically caused by cable quality, USB mode changes, battery restrictions, or head unit firmware issues. These fixes target both the phone side and the car side so you can ...

Android Auto is awesome, but only when it works correctly.