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Android Auto Gets a Big UI Refresh

Kellen May 12, 2022 21

The UI inside your car on that big ol' screen is incredibly important. You might have a ton of activities in progress on it at any given time, but some stuff is more important than others and needs to be seen. The software running on that screen should also be...

Sneak a Peek at Upcoming Android Auto UI Refresh

Tim February 1, 2022 21

Reports of a refreshed interface for Android Auto have been circulating since last September, with screenshots being posted and words being compiled to detail what would be changing. This week, we're getting a really good look at what Google's been working on,...

Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Dongle Goes Up for Pre-Order, Ships Soon

Kellen January 13, 2022 27

The Motorola-branded dongle that was introduced a week ago at CES, which gives your car wireless Android Auto and that had a lot of you pretty excited, is now up for pre-order at Amazon. Time to get those orders in if a wireless Android Auto experience is...

Moto-Branded $89 Dongle Outfits Your Car With Wireless Android Auto

Tim January 5, 2022 56

Tucked away inside of Google's overview for Android Auto in 2022 is the Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto dongle. Priced at $89, this Motorola-branded device plugs into your car's USB port, magically upgrading your non wireless head unit to one that supports...

Android Auto Gets Lyft Driver Integration, YouTube for Parked Vehicles

Tim January 5, 2022 9

Google announced a suite of new things for Android Auto and Android Automotive this week at CES. All of the following features will hit supported infotainment systems later this year. What's New in Android Auto This summer, Lyft is integrating its app directly...

Google Announces a Ton of Android Auto Changes, Honda Joins Android Automotive Family

Tim September 23, 2021 15

Google announced a ton of Android Auto-related news this morning, including improvements for Google Assistant's driving mode, Android Auto itself, as well as shared that Honda is entering the 21st century with the inclusion of Android Automotive in upcoming...

13 New Features are Coming to Your Android Phone

Kellen September 23, 2021 10

Just because you own an Android phone that may not be on the same version of Android as your friend, the Pixel owner, doesn't mean you both can't enjoy new platform features together. Today, Google announced 13 new goodies that'll come to Android starting as...

Google Shutting Down Android Auto for Phone Screens in Favor of Assistant’s Driving Mode

Tim August 20, 2021 23

Google made it official today, that being the move to shut down the standalone Android Auto for phone screens app experience starting with users of Android 12. Taking its place? Google Assistant's driving mode, accessible via Google Maps when navigating...