While Apple CarPlay is often praised for its polished, ‘it just works’ simplicity, it frequently feels like a walled garden ...

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 ...

Popularity-wise, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto dominate the market. Numbers show that around 83% of 18+ people in the U.S.

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar. The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface but hasn’t rolled out publicly yet. The ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update. Version 15.9 is now available for download. Given that we're only a few days away from 2026, this is likely the last update ...

Giving up on cables has never been easier, and I recently decided to buy a cheap wireless adapter so you don't have to do; here's what I found ...

As Google Assistant was crumbling, the arrival of Gemini in Android Auto felt like a needed step forward. But, as the feature rolls out, it seems a bit divisive. What do you think of it? Google ...

You can do a lot with Android Auto, but what you can't do is install a web browser—at least not with the default, out-of-the-box configuration. It is actually ...

What is the latest Android 16 Beta? As of December 17, 2025, the latest Android 16 release is QPR3 Beta 1. Android 16 QPR2 was just released via the stable release channel in early December. To get ...

Find out how to watch videos on Android Auto, along with the reasons Google limits video playback in vehicles.

The long-awaited Highlander reboot, featuring former Superman actor Henry Cavill in the lead, has finally received a positive update regarding its release date window from its director, Chad Stahelski ...