A student-developer put off by the price of Android Auto head units has released the Linux-based Crankshaft OS that turns a $35 Raspberry Pi 3 with the official $60 Raspberry Pi seven-inch touchscreen ...

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, ...

Touch displays have become so common in modern vehicles that it’s almost impossible to imagine buying a new car without such a piece of technology. And given the adoption of Android Auto and CarPlay ...

Modern automobiles are extremely advanced in terms of technology. Most cars today come with features like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay built in. But what if you own an older vehicle which perhaps ...

Android Auto users looking for a compatible head unit may be interested in a new DIY project called Crankshaft, that allows you to use the awesome Raspberry Pi 3 mini PC to create a touchscreen head ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android Auto is a popular feature found in many modern cars, but if your vehicle lacks support for the operating system, there is a way to add ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

We know staying connected in important and a head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will make it easier and less distracting. Connectivity is king these days, even while on the road. This is ...

Do you already have an android head unit installed in your car? That’s obvious if your car is a brand spanking new and high-end one. But if you don’t own an expensive car that comes with bells and ...

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 ...