Find My Device adding ‘People’ location sharing, Android Auto getting full games, more
Alongside the Pixel (Feature) Drop today, Google is announcing the latest Android features for Spring/March 2025, with Find My Device…
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Android Auto now shows weather in status bar as over 70 new cars add support
Google’s Android Auto went through a major redesign last year which has a lot of pros, but one unfortunate casualty…
Review: Android Auto’s redesign makes meaningful changes at the expense of smarts
Infotainment systems in cars were revolutionized with the debut of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Recently, Google debuted a complete…
Audio Books app adds Android Auto integration for listening on the drive
The rollout of Android Auto, Google’s smartphone-based infotainment system for the road, is in full swing as several automakers and…
You can now view your entire contact list on Android Auto
When Android Auto was first released, Google made sure that it included just enough functionality to let drivers use the…
Google announces Android Auto connected car platform
Building off its work with the Open Automotive Alliance, Google has just announced Android Auto. This new platform is a retooled…
Mitsubishi announces new Android-based in-car infotainment systems
Mitsubishi today announced its new lineup of FLEXConnect In-Vehicle Infotainment systems. The in-car system is built on Android, but is…
GM says 14 models of its Chevy-branded cars will feature Android Auto this year
General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced at Code Conference today that more than a dozen of its 2016 model cars will…
Android will eventually become more flexible on smartwatches, TVs and automobiles
As Google continues to push Android to new platforms like wearables, TVs and automobiles, developers have been concerned that the…
Android Auto is adding a ‘swipe up to unlock’ gesture that lets you use your phone while connected
For obvious reasons, Google locked down Android phones that were connected and running Android Auto. While there have been workarounds,…
Google reveals new Android Auto features, updated designs, and new details on Volvo in-car system ahead of I/O
Google’s in-car platform hasn’t changed much since it was originally unveiled, but in the past year or so it has…
Android Auto gets design overhaul w/ dark theme, better media controls and autoplay, rolling out this Summer
Android Auto is a powerful feature, and it even influences the buying decisions of many users when it comes to…
Android widgets can appear in Assistant as Google looks at surfacing in Android Auto
Widgets are already getting a big visual revamp as part of Material You and Android 12. Google is now bringing…
Android Auto gets updated with “Ok Google” support, will no longer need compatible Android Auto car
Google’s I/O developer conference is in full swing, and the company is giving most of its products significant updates. Yesterday,…
Honda announces the 2016 Accord will be its first car to ship with Android Auto support
When Android Auto was debuted in June of 2014, a variety of automobile manufacturers signed on to support Google’s in-car offering. One of…
February’s security patch will include a fix for Android Auto’s intermittent startup failures
If you’re like me and use Android Auto every time you get into your car, you probably know that there…
New Android Auto rollout officially starts today, available to all in ‘coming weeks’
Earlier this year, Google announced that Android Auto would be getting a complete redesign for the first time since its…
Android Auto update brings widescreen support w/ two panels, side-mounted controls
Android Auto is supported by hundreds of different cars and head units, but it’s always had just once basic layout….
Google testing voice controls for media playback
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWJaGrv5zy4] Google appears to be testing new voice command controls for media playback. Available to some, this new feature adds commands…
Almost every 2016 Volkswagen model in almost every trim level will get Android Auto support, starting this week
2015 Volkswagon eGolf electric car Volkswagen has announced that almost every 2016 VW model “in virtually every trim” will get…
Hands-on: Android in the Car one-ups Android Auto with native controls through Assistant and more [Video]
In-car infotainment systems have long been pretty bad. As touchscreens entered the game, things only got worse, especially in the…
BMW has no plans to adopt Android Auto, 2017 Subaru Impreza added to official site
There are a lot of things to love about Android Auto, but unfortunately, it’s not available on all vehicles. The…
Wireless Android Auto will require Android 9.0 on non-Pixel devices
Back at CES 2018, we got a hands-on look at Android Auto working wirelessly. Since then, the functionality went live…
Android Auto gains computer emulator so you don’t have to work from your car
It seems crazy that this didn’t exist before, but today Google released Desktop Head Unit (DHU), a testing tool which…