Android Auto wired and wireless feel like completely distinct versions of the same app, despite the fact that there are only different connection methods between the phone and the vehicle.

When cable-free stops making sense ...

Long-time Android Auto users certainly know that installing updates is sometimes risky from a stability perspective, as every new app version could cause problems like connection issues and broken ...

For some drivers, the latest updates to Android Auto have broken support for using a wireless connection, and with no immediate fix. For now, reports of these issues are not particularly widespread.

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Why is this Happening Now? Connection problems are fairly common with Android Auto, considering the many variables involved (phone model, car stereo system, etc.). However, the recent surge in reports ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...

Android Auto turned ten years old this year, and most automakers have adopted it by now. But unless you drive a car from the past couple of years, chances are that it does not support wireless Android ...

Cords are so 2010. They been disappearing from desktops, networks and phone accessories for years, and increasingly, they are disappearing from vehicle consoles — both for phone charging and for ...