Android Auto needs Google — but your phone doesn't.

Running Android Auto on a spare tablet outside your car gives you a low-distraction interface you can take anywhere.

It's like adding a turbo to your infotainment system ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Android Auto is a very useful tool when I'm driving, and in recent months, I've been discovering a lot of new apps and tips ...

Sorry, Apple, not this time.

The key takeaway is that Android Auto is picky, and customizing it isn't exactly easy. Google does make it a little easier to ...

One of the best interfaces for your car's infotainment screen is Android Auto. You can use the same media, navigation, and entertainment apps without worrying about syncing progress between your car ...

Android Auto is adopting Material 3 Expressive, featuring smoother animations and better adaptability for all screen sizes. Users can finally add home screen widgets for weather, smart home controls, ...

While the version number suggests otherwise, this is a minor update. It doesn’t bring any front-facing changes, though it ...

Android Auto voice commands keep mishearing me. The same shortcuts I use in Google Home fixed that.