Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 16.0 for all users; the rollout on the Google Play Store happens ...

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 ...

Android Auto is available in over 200 million cars globally. The interface provides easy access to navigation, messaging, calling, and music. You can do this through the Android Auto app or by ...

Android Auto typically goes a long time between upgrades, and a big reason for that is the legal red tape that comes with updating a car infotainment system. Google needs the OK from tons of safety ...

Android Auto is a car-friendly interface for Android OS with its own array of apps and features specific to driving. With Android Auto, you have easy — often hands-free — access to navigation, media, ...

Commercial-grade software development is a never-ending process. There are always new features to implement, new tweaks to test out, and new bugs to squash. This is why developers are always releasing ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

We've encountered plenty of cars with poor voice-recognition systems, but Google Assistant—Android Auto's version of Siri—picks up voice commands quite well. Rather than fiddle with the touchscreen, ...

You pull up to a red light, the countdown begins, and suddenly you’re multitasking like it’s a race. You’re swapping out that tired Spotify playlist, sending a quick text, or launching the navigation ...

Many users are still waiting for Gemini to arrive on Android Auto, while finding that Google Assistant is giving up.

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 ...