Android Auto

FINALLY: Toyota Announces Android Auto Support for Select 2018-20 Models

Tim February 7, 2019

Toyota, one of the last major automakers that had yet to announce support for Android Auto, announced today that it's bringing Google's in-vehicle infotainment platform support to select 2018 through 2020 vehicle models. Proceed with the happy dance, 'Yota...

Nissan Brings Android Auto Support to Numerous 2019 Vehicle Models

Tim February 7, 2019

Nissan announced support for Android Auto in six 2019 vehicles models recently, bringing the total number of supported vehicles to 12. The 2019 models include the Rogue Sport, TITAN XD, and Versa Note, with the whole list of vehicles shown below. Supported...

Android Auto Gets Improved Media Layouts, Support for MMS and RCS Messaging

Tim November 29, 2018

Android Auto is receiving an update this week, bringing a new layout for multimedia discovery, as well as support for MMS and RCS message types. For the user interface (UI), have a look at the above image header. Moving forward, Android Auto will showcase...

2019 Jaguar, Land Rover Vehicles Will Come With Android Auto Support

Tim September 26, 2018

Have your eyes on a 2019 Jaguar or Land Rover vehicle? Maybe you already own an existing model equipped with an InControl Touch Pro or Touch Pro Duo infotainment system? You're in luck! Android Auto support is coming soon. According to a brand spokesperson,...

Report: Toyota Bringing Android Auto to Its Vehicles

Tim September 24, 2018

On the heels of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance agreeing to implement Android Auto into vehicles, Toyota is reported to be doing the same. According to sources of Bloomberg, Toyota is finally caving in to Google's platform for motor vehicles, "ending...

Pioneer’s New In-Dash Receivers Support Wireless Android Auto, Start at $699

Tim May 25, 2018 9

Pioneer announced a new lineup on in-dash receivers last night, all of which support Android Auto. Not only do they support Google's mobile platform for cars, but they support it wirelessly, meaning there is no need to always plug your phone into your vehicle...

Android Auto is Getting New Visuals, Group Messaging and RCS Support, Plus Media Search Improvements

Tim May 7, 2018 15

It appears Google's keynote tomorrow at I/O will be so jam packed with announcements that a few of them have been pushed up to today, including changes that are coming to Android Auto. Detailed in a blog post from the Android developers, Android Auto is...

Android Auto Wireless Gets Enabled for Pixel, Nexus Devices in Latest Update

Tim April 13, 2018 37

Should you be the owner of a compatible head unit and Android device, you can now utilize Android Auto wirelessly inside of your vehicle. To get Android Auto Wireless working properly, you will need a head unit that features WiFi connectivity. If you need...