Apple CarPlay and Android Auto react quicker than native infotainment systems
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone apps less demanding on drivers than automaker infotainment systems. In a bid to further reduce driver distraction, AAA calls on the automotive and smartphone industries to work together to design low-demand infotainment systems.
The car dashboard is dead, long live touchscreens! But give us better apps
The era of 747-style car cockpits full of dials and buttons is coming to an end. Features like CarPlay and Android Auto mean screens are in, and we’re all better for it. Or are we? Sometimes things don’t go as planned.
Pioneer’s newest in-dash receivers take CarPlay or Android Auto fully wireless
With even using your phone at all while in the driver’s seat being illegal in some states, options like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are becoming increasingly popular. Pioneer’s new NEX in-dash receivers make things even easier by letting you connect without even taking your phone out of your pocket.
Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system
Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.
Tidal now plays nice with Amazon Fire TV as well as Android Auto
Keeping yourself entertained just got a whole lot easier. Tidal has now launched its new app for Android Auto as well as for Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
Google’s Android Auto update now lets you swipe to unlock your phone
Google has just added an update to Android Auto which allows users to swipe in order to unlock their smartphones while Android Auto is active.
Finding a parking space is as easy as talking with SpotHero and Android Auto
Parking is as easy as talking now that SpotHero has debuted voice-activated, in-car parking reservations by way of Google Assistant in Android Auto.
Plex for Android Auto lets you keep your eyes on the road
Drivers who want access to their Plex media library while behind the wheel now have a much safer option with Plex for Android Auto.
Waze ends the wait as navigation app arrives at last on Android Auto
One of Android Auto's most highly anticipated apps has just released. You can now use Waze through your vehicle's infotainment system.
Waze tells beta testers long-awaited Android Auto support is getting closer
Beta invites are currently being sent out to users of the popular navigation app for the upcoming Android Auto version.
Ford retroactively adds Apple CarPlay/Android Auto to 2016-model-year vehicles
Ford is retroactively adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its 2016 models with the Sync 3 infotainment systems.
Integration with Volvo, Audi cars is natural evolution of Android Auto
Google's in-car offerings are apparently not limited to Android Auto -- Volvo, Audi, and Google announced that they're building a new system.
‘OK Google’ voice commands coming to the stand-alone Android Auto app
Android Auto will soon respond to "OK Google" voice commands, according to an eagle-eyed Reddit user.
Now you don't have to buy a fancy new car just to get Android Auto
A major new update for Android Auto, Google's in-car entertainment platform, negates the need for a fancy head unit: supported phones now run the interface.
All 2017 Ford models are getting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Ford is expanding availability of its Sync 3 infotainment system to all 2017 models, and with it Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Kia offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for cars new and old
Kia is offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a software update for several cars spanning model years 2014 through 2017.
Want Android Auto in your rust bucket? It’ll soon work independently via mobile app
Android Auto will soon be able to function as a stand-alone app, meaning you won’t need a new car to use it.
MyHyundai could be the first carmaker-specific Android Auto app
At Google I/O 2016, Hyundai is expected to debut its very own Android Auto app, one of the first automakers to do so.
FCA jumps on the CarPlay/Android Auto bandwagon with its 4th-gen Uconnect system
FCA's Uconnect infotainment system will get several updates, including available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the carmaker announced at CES.
Ford announces Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2017 models
Ford will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its Sync 3 infotainment system for the 2017 model year, along with other new features.
Chevy will roll out Android Auto as a software update this spring
Chevrolet will offer Android Auto as a software update on 14 2016 models, beginning in March 2016.
VW’s next infotainment system will boast Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Volkswagen will launch a new infotainment system for its 2016 models, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
Hyundai allows DIY Android Auto installations from a USB drive
Hyundai is offering a do-it-yourself option for Android Auto software installation. Owners can download the software off a Hyundai website.
Ship it! Kenwood receivers with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are headed for retailers
Car audio manufacturer Kenwood has announced that its Android Auto and Apple CarPlay receivers are shipping to retailers.
GM to roll out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on select 2016 GMC and Buick vehicles
Buick and GMC have announced that they will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity this year.
Cadillac to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to certain 2016 models
Cadillac will offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on certain 2016 models, with CarPlay becoming available sometime this summer.
Mitsubishi confirms summer launch for CarPlay and Android Auto (in Europe)
Mitsubishi will introduce Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto this summer on the 2016 Pajero SUV in Europe.
Google in your dashboard: Pioneer launches new line of Android Auto-compatible receivers
Drivers can use Pioneer's NEX receiver to control virtually every aspect of a smartphone using voice commands.
Will Ford be the next carmaker to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Ford may add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its Sync 3 infotainments system, but keep the existing device-agnostic AppLink feature.
Google’s phone-free Android Auto system could be in your next car
Google has begun work on a version of its Android operating system that would be fully integrated into a car’s infotainment system.