For years, voice assistants in cars have been functional but often rigid, requiring specific phrases to get things done. That dynamic is changing significantly starting today. Google announced that ...

One of the key points of appeal for Android Auto and CarPlay is the ability to control media from music and podcast apps, but both platforms currently ignore the car’s built-in radio. Soon, though, ...

When I hop into my car, there is a list of checklist items I absentmindedly tick off. One is reaching for my cheap Android Auto dongle in my glovebox and plugging it in. Google’s in-car phone ...

Last year, Waze decimated voice command support on Android Auto, and now users are reporting issues with commands not working yet again. Waze for Android Auto is one of just a few mapping apps for the ...

Wireless Android Auto is often a source of frustration while driving. Connections drop unexpectedly, devices fail to pair, or the interface takes longer to load than I expect. While the promise is a ...

A recent study by insurance group Allianz found that the presence of an in-car touchscreen or central infotainment system can increase the risk of crashing by up to 44%. This is primarily due to ...

Android Auto offers a number of ways to access key features on your smartphone (like a Google Pixel) without taking your hands off the steering wheel. For example, you can start calls to specific ...

Getting there requires a classic Google move. Open Android Auto’s app settings, scroll down to Version and permission info, ...

Software developers sometimes need more time to diagnose bugs and release fixes, but in the Android Auto world, things often go out of control, with widespread issues sticking around for years. A ...