The tiny tweak that changed how I use Android Auto in my cars

The secret is buried in the Android Auto app settings on your device. After you are in the Android Auto menu, look for the Customize Launcher under the Display menu. There are two options now. Call ...

Your next car might not have Android Auto or CarPlay — here's why

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have joined forces with eight other companies as part of the VDA's (German Association of ...

5 Free Android Auto Apps You Should Always Have Installed

Using apps like AntennaPod, Fuelio, PlugShare, SpotHero, and TuneIn Radio can keep you entertained in the car while helping ...
Android Authority

This simple Android Auto change would set my voice command frustrations to rest

When I hop into my car, there is a list of checklist items I absentmindedly tick off. One is reaching for my cheap Android Auto dongle in my glovebox and plugging it in. Google’s in-car phone ...
Inside EVs

Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant

Google Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android Auto. The new AI-powered assistant is rolling out globally in 45 languages. It can translate messages, search for hotel reservations, find ...
TechRepublic

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto Your email has been sent Google’s slow-moving shift from Google Assistant to Gemini has apparently taken another step. A recently ...