Android Auto

Google I/O 2019 Preview: So Much Bigger Than Android on Your Phone

Alongside search, Android is one of the core pillars of Google’s success. It’s found on over a billion devices, and it’s often the first place to find new products like Google Assistant, AI-powered image recognition, and more. Android is also the foundation for Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google’s streaming TV platform Android TV. And…

Tech News Sam Rutherford May 6

How to Put Together the Perfect In-Car Setup for Your Phone

When you’re on the road, your phone can be the perfect companion—as long as you’ve got it set up right. Here we’ll explain everything you need to know about the hardware and the apps you can install to get a sweet and safe in-car system up and running, powered by your phone. You’ve got a…

Gadgets David Nield Jul 13

Google Swears Android Auto Isn’t Spying On You (That Much)

The era of car computers is upon us, and it’s a little scary from a privacy perspective. Look no further than the recent controversy of how much data Google is collectingabout drivers using Android Auto. We know this much: Google is probably collecting more data than you realize. The Android Auto strife started witha Motor…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Oct 7

Parrot Isn’t Actually Going to Sell Its Fantastic Dual-Mode Dash System

Parrot’s RNB6 promised an in-dash system that would work with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It promised a Utopia of car tech that would make any smartphone compatible with basically any car. And it still promises all those things, but only if you buy a new vehicle. The RBN6 debuted at CES this year, with…

Tech News Chris Mills Aug 5

Chevy Is Bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto To the Masses

Chevrolet has announced it will integrate both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into 14 of its models next year. That’s a lot of cars, and Apple anticipates that CarPlay will be in 40 models worldwide by year’s end. I tried out both systems at an event yesterday, and left curious: Have cars finally become rolling…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes May 27

Android Auto Preview: It’s Not Perfect, But You Want It

I was really excited when Google announced Android Auto last year. I spend a lot of time driving, and it sounded way safer and more convenient than sticking my phone to the dash. Eleven months later, I finally got to take it for a spin. The TL;DR version? I want it in my car, like,…

Tech News Brent Rose May 27

Now You Can Test Drive Android Auto

Starting today, you’ll be able to test the first wave of truly connected cars. Android Auto is now available on its first integrated vehicle, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. As you head to your local dealership to test drive it, you can practice talking to your car on the way: “Ok, Google…” Android Auto will be…

Tech News Alissa Walker May 26

Pioneer NEX Systems Put CarPlay and Android Auto In Your Old Hatchback

Pioneer’s NEX in-dash systems are some of the most advanced out there, putting interactive multimedia and navigation powers in even the crappiest vehicles. And they’re getting even better in 2015 with support for both Android Auto and CarPlay. No matter which side of the smartphone wars you’re on, Pioneer has you covered. You’ll recall that…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Jan 6

Watch Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Go Head-To-Head

The team at 9to5Mac managed to get their hands on a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, a car that’s particularly special in its ability to run both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay side-by-side. Thankfully, they did what every good gadgeteer should with the opportunity: an extensive comparison video. On the surface, both systems seem relatively similar: you…

Tech News Chris Mills Nov 29

A Peek at 2015’s Smartest Smart Cars (Which Are Still Not So Smart)

Here’s the driver’s dream: A vehicle that sends us where we want to go, plays the music we want to hear, and allows us to communicate (within reason) with the outside world, all with minimal distraction. It’s the vision of the connected car, and it’s a promise many automakers hope to deliver for 2015. But…

Tech News Alissa Walker Nov 25

Google Now Gets Voice Control for Music Playback

Some Android users are starting to see a cool new Google Now capability pop up: If you’ve got the update, you can use “OK Google” to fast forward to the next track or pause playback. Small update, but very handy. YouTuber MO Jams shows the feature in action above, and Android Police predicts that this…

Tech News Bob Sorokanich Jul 8

The Race to Save Your Car’s Dashboard

Earlier this week, Google showed off Android Auto, a dashboard navigation and entertainment system powered by an Android smartphone. It’s almost identical in concept to competing designs from Apple and Microsoft. For perhaps the first time, these companies have a unified vision for the future of in-car electronics. And that’s the best news car buyers…

Tech News Bob Sorokanich Jun 27

Android Auto Hands-On: An Automotive Life-Saver for Android Users

We human-type beings suck at using our mobile devices while driving and we frequently kill and/or dismember ourselves in an attempt to pull off that stupid stunt. To try to keep Android users alive to buy more Android products, Google today unveiled Android Auto. We just got to play with it a bit, and we…

Tech News Brent Rose Jun 25

Google I/O 2019 Preview: So Much Bigger Than Android on Your Phone

How to Put Together the Perfect In-Car Setup for Your Phone

Google Swears Android Auto Isn’t Spying On You (That Much)

Parrot Isn’t Actually Going to Sell Its Fantastic Dual-Mode Dash System

Chevy Is Bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto To the Masses

Android Auto Preview: It’s Not Perfect, But You Want It

Now You Can Test Drive Android Auto

Pioneer NEX Systems Put CarPlay and Android Auto In Your Old Hatchback

Watch Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Go Head-To-Head

A Peek at 2015’s Smartest Smart Cars (Which Are Still Not So Smart)

Google Now Gets Voice Control for Music Playback

The Race to Save Your Car’s Dashboard

Android Auto Hands-On: An Automotive Life-Saver for Android Users

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Android Auto

Google I/O 2019 Preview: So Much Bigger Than Android on Your Phone

How to Put Together the Perfect In-Car Setup for Your Phone

Google Swears Android Auto Isn’t Spying On You (That Much)

Parrot Isn’t Actually Going to Sell Its Fantastic Dual-Mode Dash System

Chevy Is Bringing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto To the Masses

Android Auto Preview: It’s Not Perfect, But You Want It

Now You Can Test Drive Android Auto

​Pioneer NEX Systems Put CarPlay and Android Auto In Your Old Hatchback

Watch Android Auto And Apple CarPlay Go Head-To-Head

A Peek at 2015’s Smartest Smart Cars (Which Are Still Not So Smart)

Google Now Gets Voice Control for Music Playback

The Race to Save Your Car’s Dashboard

Android Auto Hands-On: An Automotive Life-Saver for Android Users

Amazon Is Sticking With ‘Rings of Power’ to the End

Trump Is Reportedly Going Full Steam Ahead with the Golden Dome

‘Kamen Rider’ Is Ready to Take on the World

Twitter Just Can’t Stop Leaking Movies

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

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Pioneer NEX Systems Put CarPlay and Android Auto In Your Old Hatchback