In-car, smartphone infotainment systems are a pro for car shoppers, but not necessarily carmakers who'd rather keep your data all for themselves.

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, ...

Android Auto is a useful utility that's built into just about every modern Android smartphone. Conceptually similar to the iPhone's CarPlay functionality, Android Auto allows you to beam the contents ...

Android Auto connection problems are nothing new to long-time users. The app breaks down regularly, mainly after installing updates, with Google never in a rush to ship patches. Something similar ...

Maybe it's just me, but I've had the worst luck when it comes to the reliability of Android Auto. I hate to say it, but my iPhone never has any issues connecting to Apple CarPlay in any car I've ever ...

Cords are so 2010. They been disappearing from desktops, networks and phone accessories for years, and increasingly, they are disappearing from vehicle consoles — both for phone charging and for ...

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 ...

As Samsung’s Android 16 update rolls out more widely, a growing number of Android Auto users are reporting connection issues. Android Auto updates can cause problems with connections and more from ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...