Google Maps is the one thing I always make sure to activate on CarPlay and Android Auto before I start driving because it ...

How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.

The Mountain View-based search company has recently been spotted working on another Google Maps update for Android Auto users ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

Android Auto voice commands appear to be broken for some users in recent days, displaying an availability error on screen.

If you've been using Android Auto for more than a few days, you're probably sticking with the default configuration. If you don't, you're in the minority here, as most people are satisfied with the ...

After rolling out an annoying change last month, Google Maps is already going back on centering its UI on Android Auto. In late January 2025, an update to Google Maps – not to Android Auto – saw the ...

The convenience and fun of using Android Auto while driving can quickly turn into annoyance by the fast drain of your phone's battery. Android Auto is designed as a way to pair your smartphone to your ...

Chris Wedel is a seasoned technology journalist with a rich background writing for top publications like CNET, Android Police, and Digital Trends. His work spans the consumer electronics landscape, ...

Android Auto is an extension of the Android platform which is highly optimized for use in a moving vehicle. The system is designed to cut down on the number of interactions you'll have with your ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...