On September 24, 2026, the Google Cloud blog published "Secure, intelligent experiences across every endpoint." The keywords ...

GM has been stubbornly standing by its decision to axe Android Auto and Apple CarPlay from many of its newer vehicles in recent years, despite loud and constant negative feedback from consumers. In ...

The conventional way to use Android Auto is while you're driving, as it removes distractions and gives you access to several hands-free apps and services. It is called Android Auto, after all. But ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto build. Version 17.7 is now in the stable channel, relying on the same distribution channels to land on users’ devices. However, as ...

MapQuest, who knew? A week ago, the app seemed like just another long-forgotten relic from the dotcom glory days. Now, it’s surged to the top of app download charts after the company ignored an ...

Android Auto lets you use the essential apps on your phone via your car's dashboard. Much like Apple's CarPlay, you're able to use Android Auto to send messages, take calls, play music, and help ...

Plugging a phone in every time you climb into the car wears out both the cable and your patience, and the fix is a small dongle that bridges your handset to the dashboard over Bluetooth. These ...

YouTube has always been a curious middle child on Android Auto. The streaming app isn't as feature-packed in a car as it is on a desktop or smartphone, and if you wanted to see a baseball game while ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Apple CarPlay popped up in 2014 and found its way into economy cars and ultra-luxe models alike. But not everyone is a card-carrying member of the Apple bandwagon. So, naturally, the Android ...