While it's still currently rolling out across compatible devices, Android Auto version 17.3 is bringing a major mapping and navigational update.

A hidden APK catalog brings dashcam triggers, torque gauges, and screen mirroring straight to your car's display.

Google Maps has been my default navigation app for years, but lately, I have had a few reasons to look elsewhere. On Android Auto, it can occasionally feel laggy, and there are times when it consumes ...

You can still use Android Auto, even when there's no mobile data. Using pre-downloaded maps and playlists greatly reduces latency issues. You'll lose access to web ...

A deeper integration of Gemini AI as well as new graphics and customizable widgets are also on the menu. Android Auto update offers improved design, edge-to-edge Google Maps, and user-customizable ...

Android Auto is fantastic, but if you're like me, you probably only use it for navigation and tunes. And to be fair, that's a lot of what Android Auto is used for. But you're missing out if that's all ...

The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.

I’ve seen plenty of people get deeply invested in Android Auto, but I never really did, because I assumed it was little more than a navigation system and a media playback controller. Sure, you can ...