As an Android Auto newcomer, here are the five settings I tweaked right away for a smoother in-car infotainment experience.

Android Auto 17.8 stable integrates Google’s Magic Cue proactive AI engine, in-car dashboard widgets, Gemini personalization, and Material Color 3 theming.

Android Auto, Google's answer to Apple CarPlay, can be great for expanding the capabilities of your vehicle by connecting an Android device to the infotainment system. It's great for accessing maps, ...

If you've ever wondered whether an AI feature on your phone is doing anything useful, Ben Khalesi has probably asked the same question. He has covered AI and Android for Android Police since 2023, ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

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, ...

Google announced Gemini for Android Auto last fall. While access was supposed to roll out over the month that followed, many users have still been waiting. Over the last couple days, a large number of ...

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 ...

Let's be honest about it: the Google Pixel 10 is a fantastic phone, but everything is ruined when you end up unable to run Android Auto. I can't blame users for being so vocal about this and returning ...