Largely gone are the days when we had glove boxes full of mixtapes and CDs to listen to music when driving a car. Navigation was up to how well we knew the roads. Now, you can't really buy a modern ...

6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier ...

While navigation and music platforms are what most people associate with Android Auto, it supports a surprising variety of ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

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

Google used this year's I/O developer conference to announce a major Android Auto update that includes a redesigned UI and ...

Google announced plans at I/O 2025 to add video app support for Android Auto while parked. A new flag found in the latest Android Auto beta points to upcoming support for video playback. Though not ...

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 ...

The adoption of Android Auto and CarPlay has skyrocketed in recent years for obvious reasons. These apps bring essential apps, such as navigation software, music, and phone calls, to the large screens ...

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 ...