Google is removing Assistant as an option in September. This leaves only Gemini for things like hands-free calling. Gemini is not nearly as reliable as Assistant for this feature. Google is officially ...

Google Maps' new Immersive Navigation update provides 3D images of your route, further simplifying navigation while using the app in Android Auto.

For millions of drivers, the smartphone has become the default co-pilot: navigation, playlists, phone calls, and messages all ...

The car features buyers want most reveal a practical priority list led by all-wheel drive, phone connectivity, comfort and ...

Explore Google's biggest 2026 announcements across Gemini, Search, Android, Workspace, Pixel, Chrome, and Cloud, and what ...

Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to music and messaging, Android Auto handles the expected tasks just fine. But ...

You get in the car, turn it on, and your phone just connects to your entertainment system. Wireless Android Auto launches automatically on the dashboard and you're good to go. No cable. No fumbling to ...

A top Google Maps feature that went missing mysteriously in January in most BMW cars is still nowhere to be seen so many months later. Google claims it has already shipped a fix, but users say this ...

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming ...

Every few years, Google overhauls Android Auto to be more capable and, hopefully, even easier to use. The infotainment experience for Galaxy- and Pixel-havers is about to get a big upgrade, one that ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...