Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

The first version in the 16.x branch is now live; this is just a beta, but the production build is expected in the coming days ...

You don’t need every app on your screen, but the right Android Auto apps can seriously upgrade your time behind the wheel.

Google has just launched a long-overdue improvement for Android Auto, finally labeling the apps users can't run while driving. Here's the deal. When you run Android Auto, there are certain apps that ...

Google has added Weather to its list of supported app categories for Android Auto and Android Automotive. Weather apps let you see weather info relevant to your current location or along your route.

The Google Play Store in cars with Android Automotive – like GM EVs – currently looks a little barren. However, that’s about to change. Google is launching many more car-ready mobile apps starting in ...

Dashcams are an inexpensive and important means of protection for your car in the case of an accident, as they can prove the cause of damage in many cases. That’s why the idea of a dashcam app for ...

If you aren't familiar with Android Automotive, it's an operating system for an entire car integrated from the factory into the vehicle's native hardware. For example, the Volvo and Polestar lineup of ...

Google will soon make it possible for video apps on Android Automotive to switch between video and audio modes when the car is in motion, right as Google plans to bring video apps to Android Auto.

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...