Carmakers have bundled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto together for so long that many shoppers assume they're a packaged deal. In most new cars, both smartphone projection systems appear side-by-side ...

Most new cars already have Android Auto and CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you can't get the two phone mirroring systems in an older model. Aftermarket media receivers from companies like Sony, ...

Here's everything you need to know about Android Auto, Android Automotive, and the differences between the products that ...

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 ...

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Android Auto will be getting new car-ready apps in February, including video streaming, web browsers, and mobile gaming apps. Only cars certified with Google built-in will support these new apps, ...

Android Auto has taken a significant step forward in redefining in-car entertainment by introducing support for third-party mobile games. This feature, part of a recent update, allows you to play ...

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How to fix disappearing car icons when using Google Maps with Android Auto.

Ford just introduced a brand new digital driving experience for both its Ford and Lincoln car brands. The long-standing American automaker is merging both the infotainment system and the instrument ...

Some Android Auto users say Google Maps keeps making their car icon disappear, even though navigation itself continues to ...