You get into your car, plug in your phone, and Android Auto appears on the dashboard. You open Google Maps, set the destination, and then switch to Spotify to start your AI playlist. It works and gets ...

Currently, Android Auto offers taskbar widgets, which allows quick control of some app functions, as well as a split view – ...

I said it before, and I'll say it again: there is no magic phone to run Android Auto, and not even paying a premium for an Android device ensures a flawless experience behind the wheel. Many people ...

A recent Android update seems to cause new problems for Android Auto users, as phones ended up plagued by communication errors, and the app stopped working. If you're not familiar with Android Auto's ...

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New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...