Google designed Android Auto to be as straightforward as possible, so setting up the connection doesn’t take more than a couple of minutes, regardless of the connectivity method. The wired version ...

Android’s promise in the car is simple: you step in, the phone pairs, music and navigation flow through the speakers, and you ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Automotive tech has come a long way in the past couple of decades. From Bluetooth media playback to ultra-wideband-powered ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...

Android 15 will add a new feature that can automatically turn on Bluetooth the day after you’ve disabled it. Your phone’s Bluetooth radio is used for several key Android features, such as Quick Share ...

The adoption of Android Auto and CarPlay has skyrocketed in the last few years, primarily as carmakers decided to replace their lazy infotainment efforts with a solution that sits in everybody's ...

When you switch your Bluetooth off on an Android phone, you expect it to stay off until you enable it again. This is how it’s been. However, Android 15 may change that with a Bluetooth auto-on feature ...

I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is ...

If you’re tired of having a tangle of phone cords on your old car’s console, there’s a good chance that your next set of wheels will let you cut the cords — both for charging and for integration into ...

Android Auto has become a standard part of brand new cars, but it’s something that older vehicles lack. Adding it can be complicated and can cost hundreds of dollars. But, did you know that you can ...