Android Auto offers Google Maps features that are either lacking or difficult to access using CarPlay. iPhone users navigating through CarPlay are missing out.

The bank of screens lights up the dash and even allows the passenger to watch films or play games while you drive

A Work Mode tile in Android Auto hints at Work Profile support. Will it make calls between appointments easier or upset your work-life balance?

Automakers are locking heated seats, extra horsepower, and other car features behind subscription fees. Here’s what’s affected and what drivers should know.

iOS 27.2 comes with some changes for Apple CarPlay, too.

Tailor your tech to fit your daily drive seamlessly.

If you’re seeing the bell icon in CarPlay, you have a setting enabled that might distract you while driving, so it’s worth a quick review.

Losing the cable for CarPlay is convenient, and you can enjoy this in your current car with a relatively affordable adapter.

Skoda is giving drivers free designs for cupholders, phone mounts and storage organisers

Audi becomes the first car brand to launch Spotify’s native in-car app, bringing a fresh look, new features and more freedom to the in-car experience.

You’re telling me there’s a double-DIN stereo option with a volume knob, functional equalizer switches, and a motorized Apple CarPlay screen that hides away when you don’t want it? Come on now.

Pioneer is leaning hard into an ’80s/’90s aesthetic with a gorgeous retro-looking modern stereo head unit and classic box-style car speakers.

Apple Maps works fine for getting around with CarPlay, but you should explore the alternative options to see which works best for you.

If Android Auto is playing your music as soon as you start your car, you may want to disable that feature. Here’s why it’s happening and how to change it.

With iOS 27, car owners with CarPlay support can enjoy lots of cool new features. The problem is, only the iPhone 15 Pro and newer can support them all.

Running Android Auto on a spare tablet outside your car gives you a low-distraction interface you can take anywhere.

Use Live Activities on the Dynamic Island, Lock screen and CarPlay to keep an eye on what’s happening with flights, timers, deliveries and much more.

Gemini might be causing some issues with Android Auto.

If you use Android Auto, you can try out the beta mapping service today.

CarPlay widgets live alongside apps and let you quickly check information without diving into apps fully. They’re also easy to set up.

Unless you pay attention, your contacts could end up forever stored in the car.

But the best part is viewing the cameras right on my infotainment screen

You can host your own episode of Carpool Karaoke with the Dynamic Lyrics CarPlay widget.

Thanks to ever-improving retrofit solutions, you don’t have to do without CarPlay even in older vehicles. The Lamtto system even offers some bonus features but there are still some limitations.

When researchers contacted automakers for answers, most passed the buck and hid behind their vendor contracts. Only one took action and changed its location-data policy.

If you prefer Google Maps over Apple Maps or other competitor, there are ways to make it work seamlessly in CarPlay.

We’re not talking about a cutting-edge EV, either—the humble, gas-powered VW Tiguan is at risk of suddenly stalling due to faulty computer code.

This will be a boost when out on the roads

Tweak some of CarPlay’s options, both on your car display and on your phone, to make the driving companion feature even more useful.

Android Auto will run right on your tablet’s screen with the Open Headunit app.

Despite headlines to the contrary, GM isn’t changing its position on CarPlay and Android Auto support. The automaker is not…

Chatbot apps come in handy while driving if you need a companion while going solo, advice on what to do when you get to your destination and much more.

CarPlay is a great feature on your iPhone that makes any car a little more like iOS. CarPlay Ultra has a lot of promise, but you likely can’t use it yet.

If you want your CarPlay system to occasionally connect to a different phone, the easiest way is to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your primary phone.

Even older cars can enjoy modern tech like Android Auto with the right upgrades — or a simpler solution might work for what you need.

This Android Auto update will make your drive more personal

The 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra fold phone mirroring into the native UI rather than walling it off, even as GM keeps Apple and Google’s apps out of its electric lineup.

The Android Auto app lives in the Play Store, so start there if you want to update.

Did you know that Samsung Galaxy smartwatches can be used to control functions on your car? Here are four apps that allow your Galaxy watch to do so.

Google Maps will soon show speed, speed limits, and traffic signs on Android Auto even without an active destination set.

Android Auto now features Google’s Gemini assistant, and it can do a lot more than the previous Google Assistant. Here’s how it works and how to enable it.

CarPlay and Android Auto are the best way around poor infotainment systems in a car, but some manufacturers don’t want you to use them anymore.

The era of all-screen dashboards might be ending. Discover why one of the world’s largest auto markets is shifting away from touch-only setups.

Apple CarPlay now works with six major third-party AI chatbot apps. Microsoft Copilot is the latest iPhone app to add…

Android Auto’s Day/Night modes, notification controls, launcher customization, AI conversations, and voice messaging features can improve long highway trips.

Want to drive with fewer distractions or limit your notifications? Preventing Apple CarPlay from auto-connecting can be as simple as a flip of a switch.

Osprey’s new app could help ease a major EV headache, but it’s still part of a frustratingly fragmented system.

Missing apps are one of the most common Android Auto frustrations, but it’s not always down to platform itself. An easy fix could be as simple as launching one.

If your vehicle doesn’t have CarPlay or Android Auto, getting a portable screen mounted on your dash can feel like a major upgrade. And they’re pretty cheap.

Wireless Android Auto’s automatic pairing, responsive interface and hands-free communications make life easier, but ditching the cable can come with tradeoffs.