Android Auto is a safer way to interact with your music, maps, and messages while in the car. It’s supported on a ton of vehicles but usually requires you to connect over a wire. Many wonder if you ...

You don’t need every app on your screen, but the right Android Auto apps can seriously upgrade your time behind the wheel. Time to stop using your infotainment system like a radio and start using it ...

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

General Motors' failed attempt to kill off Android Auto and CarPlay by blocking them in new electric models didn't fuel the trend the carmaker hoped. The vast majority of vehicle manufacturers sided ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Android Auto has become a standard part of brand new cars, but it’s something that older vehicles lack. Adding it can be complicated and can cost hundreds of dollars. But, did you know that you can ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...

Android Auto, Google's answer to Apple CarPlay, can be great for expanding the capabilities of your vehicle by connecting an Android device to the infotainment system. It's great for accessing maps, ...

For the most part, Android Auto and all your other Android apps will automatically have the latest software on your smartphone. You don’t even need to be connected to your car to update Android Auto.

Have you ever thought about using an old Android tablet as a makeshift head unit or dashboard screen in your vehicle? You might be surprised to learn it's fairly easy to set up. While nearly every ...

Since their mid-decade launch, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have required a physical USB connection in almost all cases. But new in-car multimedia systems are beginning to offer wireless integration ...