It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.

Your car supports Android Auto, but only through a USB cable. Every time you get in, it’s the same routine: pull out your phone, find the cable, plug it in, wait for the connection, and then start ...

Let Maps handle the rest ...

Android Auto is a highly convenient, albeit underused, feature available in most modern cars. Even if your vehicle doesn’t support it natively, you can buy an inexpensive Android Auto display and ...

Is your phone overheating with CarPlay or Android Auto? Learn why wireless charging and navigation cause heat and how to keep ...

That kept happening to me with Android Auto. It ruined the fun, especially when I wanted to listen to music or check how much ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...