While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

Android Auto supports third-party apps beyond the Play Store and houses a hidden menu. But how many of our readers know this?

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Using default CarPlay apps isn't always ideal. There are some great, if lesser-known, alternatives that can provide a better ...

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 ...

Just got your new car? Here are 8 must have Android Auto settings in order to improve driving comfort, save battery, and personalize your car’s interface. Android Auto 13.6 is now rolling out globally ...

CarPlay recently started adding more widget support with the release of iOS 26, and it looks like Android might follow suit in the weeks ahead, at least according to a new APK teardown of a beta ...

Imagine stepping into your car, phone still in your pocket, and instantly seeing your favorite apps: Google Maps, Spotify, WhatsApp, light up your dashboard screen. No cables. No fumbling. Just ...

Pioneer head units, such as the DMH-W4660NEX and AVH-W4500NEX, provide a comprehensive upgrade with large touchscreens, wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto support, HD Radio, and customizable ...

A taskbar widget in Android Auto is basically the same as most widgets you'll find on your phone. It's an app or feature in a ...

Phones are prone to overheating when they are overworked, and using a wired charger instead of wireless is one way to reduce ...