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The battle for control of the screens in your vehicle rages on. While most automakers offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto's phone mirroring software in their vehicles, some are still holding back on ...

Android Auto’s latest beta contains currently unused text strings referencing vehicle climate controls. Currently, Android Auto does not offer any way to directly adjust in-vehicle climate settings.

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There's no denying the convenience of a fully connected smart home. You can turn on and off lights at the appropriate times, adjust the temperature, control connected devices, and much more. But to ...

Somewhere between the correct way to hang toilet paper and the right quantity of decorative pillows on the bedspread comes another spousal debate: how to use automatic climate control. Do you pick a ...

Android Auto is currently beta testing its next generation, but some users without the update are seeing an issue as an Android Auto bug has broken non-touchscreen rotary controls, specifically with ...

Seems like today the debate between going with a stick or an auto in a classic Chevy is more heated than ever. With the advent of better electronics, mechanical innovations, and the natural ...

Software developers sometimes need more time to diagnose bugs and release fixes, but in the Android Auto world, things often go out of control, with widespread issues sticking around for years. A ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Cars have long been symbols for personal ...