Bring your sideloaded apps to your car with this hidden Android Auto setting

Plug in this Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter and your phone wirelessly connects automatically, every time you start the car.

Could this provide the ultimate in in-car entertainment?

Most modern cars use Retained Accessory Power or delayed accessory power, cutting USB port power minutes after shutdown to prevent battery drain.

Apple’s iOS 26 update allows parked drivers to watch Apple TV on CarPlay. However, for safety reasons, FaceTime remains restricted to audio only.

Apple CarPlay succeeds with its interface, voice control, integration, and unique features — but still struggles with some connectivity and design problems.

OnStar, UConnect, MoboKey, and DroneMobile are some apps on the iPhone that allow users to control their car remotely, without having their keys in hand.

It’ll save you a lot of frustration

For all your chatting-while-driving needs.

Apple says car keys in Wallet are set to expand significantly soon, and one major new automaker—Toyota—appears to have just launched support.

Sitting over a rearview mirror, the Miofive Mirror is a chunky dash cam with superb quality 4K footage

Google has restored a key Android Auto setting that means driving status can be more accurately determined.

If you have been struggling with subpar audio quality on Android Auto, fixes like checking your settings or using a different cable can improve sound quality.

Hi-res music service Qobuz has launched a new CarPlay app with shuffle controls, album access during playback, Siri support, and more.

A little dab of personalisation could make all the difference to your drive

Qobuz hits the road

From the AKG system in the Cadillac Celestiq to the immersive 4D Burmester in the Maybach EQS, we rank the 5 EVs with the best factory-installed sound systems.

No, you don’t need to use them all

When Apple previewed “next-generation CarPlay” in 2022, it felt like Apple froze development of the CarPlay version actually used by…

Apple is reportedly working on integrating third-party AI apps like Google Gemini or ChatGPT into its CarPlay interface.

The Car Connectivity Consortium announced that 115 new vehicles became certified for its digital car key standard in 2025, indicating widespread adoption.

Automakers phased out the CD player from new cars because of slumping consumer use of CDs, and the weight CD players add to cars.

Tidal, Plexamp, and Apple Music are some of the best music apps to use on Apple CarPlay. They all offer a good experience and an intuitive interface for cars.

Get the facts on Apple CarPlay costs in 2026. From free factory installs to hidden data usage and aftermarket hardware, here is the ultimate price breakdown.

Apple CarPlay features widgets, Live Activities, and the Liquid Glass design since iOS 26 was introduced. Other changes have made it even better than before.

If your car still has the factory stereo that feels stuck in 2014, this is one of the cleanest quality-of-life upgrades you can make. The Kenwood DMX4710S 6.8-inch multimedia receiver is $299.99, which is $100 off the $399.99 compared value. The main draw is simple: wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can get […]

Using Apple CarPlay might make your car safer than using its native infotainment system, but doing so still represents a risk of heightened distracted driving.

Apple CarPlay widgets aren’t just confined to Ultra-specific infotainment screens. Here are the best CarPlay widgets to utilize while you’re driving.

These in-car camera systems can help reduce your insurance premiums

The best-rated portable Apple CarPlay devices include the Krunia Wireless, Carpuride W903, IIWEY 10-inch Portable, and LAMTTO Wireless devices.

What the latest tech-marketing buzzword has to say about the future of automotive.

Pretty impressive Atmos for nearly any car

It installs in minutes and instantly upgrades your entertainment and safety by allowing you to sync your phone to access apps, music, and GPS.

From wireless phone mirroring and slick performance, to streaming your favorite TV shows and an AI assistant, the OttoAibox P3 Pro is packed with features.

Results from a new study call for fewer distracting touchscreen menus and smarter infotainment systems that can detect driver distraction

Sony Honda Mobility announced that its EVs will support PS Remote Play.

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your car’s tech without breaking the bank on a new vehicle, Ottocast just dropped…

The next big car personalization trend is here, as digital license plates come to the Sony Honda Afeela 1

Apple refines its infotainment system with more widgets and updates to the Messages app.

I’ve picked a range of sub $100 deals, and pricier flagships, so you’re covered whatever your budget is.

From tiny yet powerful single channel units to smart multi-cam setups, we’ve rounded up the best dash cams you can buy today

Vroom, vroom

And you’ll have fewer distractions on the road

iOS 26 brought major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design, widgets, Live Activities, and more. The Messages…

Apple’s Car Key might seem like a no-brainer. Ditch your bulky and expensive-to-replace car fob and instead simply use your…

Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going.

Google is rolling out Gemini on Android Auto for some users today. The assistant replaces Google Assistant, keeps the “Hey Google” hotword, adds Live for back and forth, and drops contact nicknames. Message translation is included.

Google’s testing Gemini shortcuts and home screen widgets to make your drive faster and easier.

Here’s how to use the new CarPlay widgets

A complete 4K dash cam with front, rear and interior coverage, plus a superb emergency recording feature