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.

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 ...

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 ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

I found better ways to drive.

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, ...

Want to watch YouTube on Android Auto? While Google blocks video apps for safety reasons, tools like AAAD can sideload apps such as CarStream and Fermata Auto, letting you watch YouTube on Android ...

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