As an Android Auto newcomer, here are the five settings I tweaked right away for a smoother in-car infotainment experience.

Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine. But ...

This tiny tweak changed how I use Android Auto in my cars ...

Android Auto isn't technically a launcher, but the Open Headunit app makes it feel like one. While the Niagara launcher is ...

Android Auto supports plenty of apps from Google Play, but sideloading can unlock more. These third-party options add ...

The Android Auto app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update.

A lot of people who use Android Auto probably stick to the tried-and-true apps available as part of the service. Those include Google Maps, Messages, Google Assistant, and various media streaming apps ...

Contrary to popular belief, Android Auto does not stop working when mobile cellular service drops out. Because the platform relays information processed locally on your connected smartphone, proper ...

The moment Android Auto starts on my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the system disables the always-on display, turns off fast ...

Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The platform takes your Android phone and gives you a simplified, driver-optimized version of the interface right ...

Our APK teardown revealed that GameSnacks could soon match other Android Auto games with a fully immersive experience.

Beyond music and navigation, there are a lot of apps that might be useful on Android Auto, but a PDF app is maybe the furthest thing from anyone’s mind for an app to use in their car. Yet, Adobe ...