Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have turned clunky car infotainment systems into intelligent and seamless extensions of the phone. For many drivers, plugging in a phone is now routine, like fastening a ...

You can do a lot with Android Auto, but what you can't do is install a web browser—at least not with the default, out-of-the-box configuration. It is actually ...

For many, the ability to fully access their smartphones while driving is an important buying consideration when shopping for their next vehicle. They want to make calls, send messages, and utilize ...

Google is fixing the previous issues with wallpaper-based theming on Android Auto. With this update, base palettes in Android Auto sync more seamlessly with your phone. The update is currently in beta ...

Car infotainment systems used to be slow and clunky. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto changed that. They turned your car’s screen into a smart, phone-like interface. For many drivers, plugging in a ...

Everybody seems to be talking about CarPlay these days, and this isn't necessarily a surprise, considering the massive update Apple's car-optimized experience received with the release of iOS 26 in ...

Carmakers have bundled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together for so long that many shoppers assume they're a packaged deal. In most new cars, both smartphone projection systems appear side-by-side ...

Gemini will replace Google Assistant in Android Auto, the smartphone projection technology integrated into millions of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Google announced the move Thursday, noting that Gemini ...

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 ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...