Google Maps navigation on screen in a modern car running Android Auto - Andriy Baidak/Shutterstock Many of us rely on Android Auto to get a projection of our phone's apps and features, including the ...

Your car supports Android Auto, but only through a USB cable. Every time you get in, it’s the same routine: pull out your phone, find the cable, plug it in, wait for the connection, and then start ...

Android Auto can be notoriously fussy about wired connections. If you're running into issues, Google says the first thing you should check is whether your USB cable is working properly. After all, ...

The debut of the iPhone 15 series long ago caused much more confusion than everybody expected in the CarPlay world. One of the biggest changes was the transition from Apple's proprietary Lightning ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android Auto provides a great way to bring your phone's apps and functionality to your car's infotainment display. It offers an interface with ...

Getting ready for the trip.

Nobody likes cables. They're more of a necessary evil in our cars, and sooner or later, everybody ends up using them. However, keeping things organized behind the wheel is essential for most of us.

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 ...

Few users know that Android Auto has a developer mode. It’s a bit like discovering a secret passage in your own house. Once activated (tap Version ten times in the app), you gain access to ...

Road trips just got a Nintendo-approved soundtrack. Nintendo Music now works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can queue up game music from your dash.