Google has just promoted a new Android Auto build to the public beta testing stage. Version 16.5 is now available for users ...

To modify a shortcut, just tap on it. To delete it, tap the red cross to the right. Deleting shortcuts doesn't in any way disable the normal voice command operation that Android Auto offers, and you ...

A few everyday apps have Android Auto support that is easy to overlook. These five options add streaming, audiobooks, ...

Android Auto hasn't received substantial interface updates in the last few years, and Coolwalk was the latest major overhaul. However, Google has been experimenting with several more subtle tweaks, ...

For many, the ability to fully access their smartphones while driving is an important buying consideration when shopping for their next vehicle. They want to make calls, send messages, and utilize ...

Android Auto makes driving easier by putting useful apps on your car’s screen with a simple, familiar interface. It works with almost any phone, including affordable Android models. But like any ...

If there is one thing that can ruin a perfect drive, it’s a clunky music interface that feels like it’s fighting you at every turn. While most drivers default to the big-name streaming giants, they ...

Android Auto has significantly enhanced the driving experience by seamlessly integrating your smartphone with your vehicle’s infotainment system. While its core functionalities like navigation and ...

Image Credit: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia. When Google first teased big enhancements for Android Auto way back at Google I/O 2025, a wave of user ...

Google is fixing the previous issues with wallpaper-based theming on Android Auto. With this update, base palettes in Android Auto sync more seamlessly with your phone. The update is currently in beta ...

A hand reaching for the Android Auto icon on a car's infotainment display - ISEN STOCKER/Shutterstock Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The ...