Android Auto

Android Auto UI Update We’ve All Been Waiting for has Arrived

Tim July 30, 2019

Back in May, Google announced a refreshed look for Android Auto, and this week, it's rolling out. There are a few major changes to take note of. The big change is a dedicated app drawer, which will lay out all of your Android Auto compatible apps for easy...

Android Auto Has a New Look Coming Later This Summer

Tim May 6, 2019

Google announced a new look for Android Auto this week, one that will begin rolling out later this year. The primary focus of this refreshed look is to help you get on the road faster, show more useful information at a glance, and simplify common tasks while...

Google Voice Messages Finally Work Properly With Android Auto

Kellen April 4, 2019

Hey, so with an update this week, Google Voice now works with Android Auto's notification system. What I mean by that is Google Voice notifications can now be played over Android Auto as they roll in. It's shocking to think this hasn't been there all along,...

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...