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

Tim May 7, 2018

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...

Google Assistant Comes to Android Auto

Kellen January 9, 2018 52

Google Assistant is just coming to smart displays here at CES, Google also announced that the Assistant is ready for Android Auto, starting this week. To use Google Assistant in your car with Android Auto, you'll connect your phone to your Android Auto in-car...

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Google Assistant Comes to Smart Displays, Like a Google Home With a Screen

Kellen January 9, 2018 12

Google announced its plans for Google Assistant in 2018 here at CES and the big news is that the Assistant is coming to smart displays. That means Google Home-like units with touch displays, just like Amazon's Echo Show or Echo Spot. With a Google Assistant...

You Can Now Use Waze Right From Android Auto in Your Car

Tim July 26, 2017 15

Even though many would say Google Maps remains superior to Waze, the community-based navigation platform does have its benefits. If you enjoy Waze, and also have a dash unit with Android Auto in your vehicle, you'll be happy to learn that you can now access...

Pioneer Intros New Lineup of NEX Units With Android Auto

Tim May 18, 2017 52

Pioneer announced a new lineup of NEX receivers this morning, five in total, with three designed to bring Android Auto straight to your vehicle at an affordable price. The latest models with Android Auto are the AVH-3300NEX, AVH-2330NEX, and AVH-2300NEX. If...

Volvo and Audi Bringing Android Auto With Google Assistant to Next-Gen Cars, Will be Previewed at Google I/O

Tim May 15, 2017 6

Announced this morning, Audi and Volvo will be including Android Auto natively in their next generation of vehicles, with the systems on display at this week's Google I/O. There were not many specifics mentioned with regard to models that will have Android...

Allo Updated With Android Auto Support

Tim March 8, 2017 25

Allo, that aggressively hyped Google-made messaging app, has been updated to support displaying messages inside of Android Auto. Previously, messages from the stock messaging app and Hangouts would display just fine, and with this update, Allo's messages will...