Android Auto

There are more aftermarket Android Auto head units on the market than ever before, and we've picked the three that can match the needs of almost any buyer.

Google developed Android Auto for motorists who are frustrated with their car's native infotainment system. It's straightforward to set up and easy to use.

Android Auto needs to be periodically updated to work seamlessly. Updating it is usually a straightforward process -- but remember, it runs on your phone.

Millions of drivers use Android Auto, either because they find their car's infotainment system confusing or because they want a more smartphone-like interface. 

Android Auto is an excellent alternative to your car's infotainment system. It's normally easier to use because it offers a familiar, smartphone-like interface.

Google has announced the addition of a series of new features to Android, including updates to Google Maps, Android Auto, and the Messages app.

Android Auto allows you to safely access music, maps, messages, calls, and more while driving; here's how to check compatibility and set it up in your vehicle.

Uconnect is one of the most user-friendly infotainment systems on the market, but it needs occasional updates.

Dueling tech giants Apple and Google entered the car industry with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Here's how they're similar and how they're different.

Apple CarPlay is extremely easy to set up and use, injecting features like navigation, hands-free texting, music playback, and more. Here's how to use it.

Researchers concluded using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto while driving is more distracting than driving drunk or high. Reaction times increase by up to 57%.

The list of automakers resisting Android Auto just got smaller. Shortly after it stopped charging users an annual fee for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced that most of its models will be available with Android Auto about halfway through 2020. The feature will be free on compatible cars, as well as wireless.

Trucks are more expensive than they’ve ever been, but they are also more advanced, safer, and more comfortable than they’ve ever been, thanks in large part to widespread use of new technologies and better construction materials.

Infiniti luxury cars will finally get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the 2020 model year. The features will be added as part of an update to Infiniti's InTouch infotainment system. The 2020 Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX50, and QX80 are all slated to get the latest version of InTouch.

Mobile phone use is rampant, and more people than ever admit to using them while driving. In-car tech can help us put the phone down, but are the new features really saving us from distracted driving? A new survey from Liberty Mutual has all the scary answers.

Google just rolled out a series of updates to its Android Auto software. The new interface is darker and more intuitive to use, and requires fewer taps. There's also a driving mode coming to Google Assistant, as well as remote control options for certain cars.

For years, Toyota refused to offer Android Auto due to valid privacy and security concerns. That's finally changing for the 2020 model year. The 4Runner, the Tacoma, the Sequoia, and the Tundra will all come standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Other models will presumably follow.

Porsche has never offered a car with Android Auto compatibility. The company offers Apple CarPlay because research has shown a majority of its customers use an Apple device. Now, Porsche has exclusively told Digital Trends that it's looking into offering Android Auto in the near future.

Google just announced a few tweaks to the Android Auto experience, focused on making messaging and media easier, but I worry about the future of platforms like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For better or worse, there’s a real chance our dashboards could turn into dumpster fires.

Google has made a series of updates to its Android Auto application. The software is now more convenient to use and more feature-rich than before. Music apps like Spotify and iHeartRadio are better integrated, and users can receive notifications about new messages in group conversations they're in.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are becoming increasingly common in new vehicles, but Mazda is making sure owners of older cars don't get left out. The company is offering upgrades to the infotainment system of its vehicles dating back to 2014 so drivers can enjoy the mobile platforms.

Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles might be a blast to drive, but they've been missing a major feature for the more tech-inclined owners: support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That situation has been rectified with 2019 line of vehicles, which will support the in-car smartphone systems.