Android Auto

Anchor: Podcast & Radio may have only just recently made the jump to Android but the team behind the app continues to make headway on the platform and now it’s fully integrated with Android Auto. The addition follows an update to version 2.10, which began rolling out today and is supported by devices running Android […]

Sony has officially unveiled the new XAV-AX200 Android Auto receiver, improving on the previous model known as the XAV-AX100 by adding in a DVD player among other things. Naturally, this isn’t just strictly an Android Auto head unit as it also supports Apple’s CarPlay in addition to Android Auto, but Android Auto is the main […]

Volvo, this week, unveiled its redesigned infotainment system which is called Sensus Connect. Aside from just giving it a nice face lift, Volvo has also integrated both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay a bit more, giving the user a much better experience in the car. Now with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, owners are […]

One of GM’s most recent acquisitions, Cruise Automation, has begun doing autonomous ride hailing to GM employees in the San Francisco area. Now this is a beta test for the company right now, but it’s the start of something big for GM, especially since it is a big investor in Lyft. According to Tech Crunch, […]

This week, Tesla started rolling the first group of Model 3’s off of its assembly plant, and giving the keys to some of the first buyers – which were mostly Tesla employees. But that got many people thinking about electric vehicles or EV’s and Android Auto. Since Tesla does not use Android Auto, but has […]

Android Auto has gotten a new app update, bringing it to version 2.5, and it has now been torn apart to see what’s new in the update, as well as hints at what could be coming soon to the app. Google and other companies usually will add in some new features into APK’s well before […]

Waze has been in the works for Android Auto for quite some time. Things were getting pretty close when Google showed off Waze support for Android Auto at Google I/O earlier this year and then launched a beta shortly after. Now Waze is available to all in Android Auto. So that users now have a […]

iOttie’s most popular car mount is currently on sale over at Amazon, coming in at just $14.07. This is about $6 off of its regular price, not quite its lowest price ever, but pretty close. This one is not magnetic, and instead has arms for holding your smartphone, so if you’ve been looking for a […]

Earlier this year, Pioneer announced three new Android Auto-compatible head units that would be available at some point in 2017. And well, these are now all available. This includes the AVH-3300NEX, AVH-2330NEX, and AVH-2300NEX. The AVH-3300NEX is actually a first for Android Auto head units, as it’s a single-DIN head unit and not a double-DIN. For […]

If you are in need of a smartphone holder for the car, then one option that is currently worth checking out is the Mpow CD Slot Car Mount Holder. This is a unit which comes with a listed retail price of $16.99. Although it is currently available on Amazon on sale priced at only $11.99. […]

This week, Google updated its Android Auto page with a number of Suzuki models that now support Android Auto. There are now 11 compatible models, all of which are in the model year 2016 or later, which is pretty impressive from Suzuki. These include the Hustler, Ignis, Lapin, Solio, Solio Bandit, Spacia, Spacia Custom, Spacia […]

For Amazon Prime Day, AUKEY has discounted almost all of its products by 20% and that includes its very popular (in fact, it’s an Amazon “best-seller” right now) Quick Charge 3.0 car charger. This car charger is already marked down to $19.99, however with the additional 20% taken off at checkout, that brings it down […]

If you use your phone in the car for directions, navigation, music or anything else, you’ll want a car mount to keep the phone within view but to where you don’t always have to pick it up. This should keep make things a whole lot safer and allow you to keep your eyes on the […]

Sony’s beta version of its Music app has received Android Auto support as part of the latest update, allowing users who have Android Auto-enabled vehicles, whether as part of the vehicle system or part of an installed third-party unit, to more easily access their Sony Music library and features that are offered by the app […]

Android Auto is still somewhat of a niche product for Google, even though it was opened up to anyone with a smartphone running Lollipop or later. But many are still looking to buy a head unit that supports Android Auto, however, is buying a head unit actually worth it? With Android Auto, you can run […]

Anker has decided to launch some of its biggest deals of the year just a week ahead of Prime Day. The deals that start today will be good through July 10th, and are all part of an ‘Adventure Accessories’ package. There are 12 deals included, which include car chargers, screen protectors, USB-C cables, battery packs […]

Dubai is planning to deploy a fleet of self-driving robotic police cars built to patrol its streets and identify individuals using biometric software as part of a broader effort to have robots constitute 25% of the nation’s police force by 2030. The news comes months after the country unveiled its autonomous flying taxi. Now by […]

In the latest version of the Google App, which is v7.4, there is now a bug that Android Auto users are noticing which prevents the “OK Google” voice command from working in the car. Considering that this is how you interact with Android Auto, for the most part, this is actually a pretty big deal. […]

AUKEY has a number of air vent car mounts available and this is one of its nicer looking ones, and right now, it’s on sale. Customers can pick one up for just $6.99 when using the promo code AUKEYHD6 at checkout. That will knock about $3 off of the regular price of this car mount, making […]

One of the more popular Android Auto head units is currently having a pretty annoying issue. Some users are complaining that they are experiencing a black screen when using the Sony XAV-AX100 head unit for Android Auto. Apparently, this appears to be an issue with certain USB cables, as many users are noticing that when […]

Just in time for that summer road trip, Amazon is discounting some of its most popular air vent car mounts, and this time it’s a pair from Mpow. These car mounts are available for $7.99, and for that price you get a pair of them. These are typically around $9.99, even though its original price […]

Continental AG is joining an autonomous car alliance that was formed by BMW, Mobileye, and Intel, and is expected to play a key role. Progression in the self-driving vehicles industry is moving rapidly forward, which has resulted in various partnerships being founded between car parts suppliers and automakers. Continental is a major German automotive manufacturing […]

AUKEY’s very popular, ultra-compact dual-port car charger is now on sale for just $17, which includes a two-pack. So you’ll be getting two car chargers for just $17, which is a pretty fantastic deal. These car chargers are ultra-compact, and actually look like they were built into your car. It’s a pretty cool look, especially […]

  B&H Photo is offering up the GoPro HERO 4 today for just $309.99, that’s over $100 off of its regular price. The HERO 4 is GoPro’s latest action camera, which does actually have a viewfinder on the back, making it a great option for those needing an action camera. It is also offering up […]

Newegg is currently selling the Sony XAV-AX100 head unit for just $448. However, you can get another 5% off of the regular price, bringing it down to $425.60 using the promo code NEWEGGAUTO at checkout. Of course, that’s still not all. Newegg is also offering up a $100 gift card with the purchase of the […]

Elaine Chao, the US Transportation Secretary, will be announcing revised guidelines for autonomous of self-driving cars in the coming months. It was only last year that Obama’s US Transportation Secretary had announced the initial guidelines, and he had mentioned that the department would routinely update these guidelines as the technology improves in self-driving cars. Since […]

It’s been roughly a month since Google I/O, but it’s hard to think about the future and not think about the Audi Q8 Sport or Volvo XC60 that were shown off at the developer conference running Android. Now these vehicles weren’t projecting Android onto its screen like the Android Auto we know and love today. […]

Summer is finally here, and that means road trips and plenty of them. But there’s one thing to be aware of, before you head out on that road trip, and that is the fact that some States have now made it illegal to hold your phone while driving. Instead, you’ll need to go ahead and […]

The AUKEY CC-S1 car charger is currently on sale over at Amazon. It’s coming in at just $6.69 when you use the promo code AUKEYCCS at checkout. That promo code will actually get you 30% off on multiple items as well, so you could buy two of these car chargers for under $14 which is not […]

Cadillac’s XT5 is jam-packed with technology, and power, at an affordable price Cadillac is the luxury brand of cars that’s made in the US. The brand has been around for over a hundred years, being founded in 1902, and then joining General Motors in 1909, so they’ve had to adapt plenty of times to keep up […]

Amazon may become an online car dealer in the United Kingdom and many other European countries, according to a report from German news outlet Automobilwoche. The Seattle, Washington-based tech giant is seemingly looking to expand its e-commerce operations by adding cars to the list of products available for purchase through its online platform and has […]

Google Play Music is now beginning to have some issues in Android Auto. This is after the Galaxy S8 on Verizon was having issues in playing Spotify in Android Auto. The Google Play Music issue seems to be much more widespread, however, and not limited to just one device on one carrier. The Google product […]

Anker has a somewhat new, car charger available which supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 standard. It’s the PowerDrive Speed 2. This car charger sports two USB-A ports, and both use Quick Charge 3.0 for charging up your devices pretty quickly. It’s a great looking car charger, and it’s one that we’ve been using for a […]

There are a number of vehicles hitting the roads these days with Android Auto built in. But not everyone is buying a new car just yet. So another way to get Android Auto in your vehicle is with a new head unit for your car. There are plenty of great ones available from JBL, Sony, […]

Spigen’s pretty cool looking Kuel Stealth Car Mount is currently on sale over at Amazon. Coming in at just $15.99. That’s down from its regular price of just $29.99. Making it nearly half off of its regular price. The Spigen Kuel Stealth Car Mount is a great accessory to buy for your car, especially since […]

Waze has begun pushing the beta availability of the app to Android Auto owners to use in the vehicle. The company has started sending out emails to Waze users who are part of the beta program and have laid out the terms and details of the beta channel use for Android Auto. One of the […]

Audi is all set to start testing automated vehicles in New York this June, recent reports indicate. The automated car testing will include sedans that have achieved the third level of automation. The car manufacturer is the first one to have acquired legal permission for testing automated vehicles on open roads in the state. The […]

Yandex.Taxi, Yandex’s on-demand transport service has announced that it has developed a prototype of a self-driving car. The company say it will eventually be used across a wide variety of industries and offered as part of its taxi service in the future. The company, which is owned by the Russian search giant, Yandex, unveiled its […]

Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, is said to be working on self-driving trucks now as well. The company has said that self-driving cars can get people from one place to another more safely than drivers can today. That is because self-driving cars actually follow the rules of the road, unlike humans. Which makes roads much […]

It was reported this week that Toyota would be revamping their Infotainment system for the 2018 Camry, which is due to be announced later this year. This new infotainment system should be available for their entire fleet of vehicles starting with the 2018 model year, although that is not yet confirmed. Toyota has been a […]

The LG G6 is currently available on eBay for just $499. That’s the lowest the unlocked model has gone for so far, and the seller is also offering up a few free gifts – including discounted or free shipping. This includes a car charger, so that you can charge up your brand new LG G6 […]

Chevy’s first attempt at an electric vehicle checks basically every box. Electric vehicles or EV’s, are the future. It’s something that just about every auto maker is striving towards right now, and that’s because an electric car is much better for the environment than a gas-powered vehicle. It’s also cheaper in the long run. But […]

Anker’s very popular, PowerDrive Speed 2 car charger is currently on sale over on Amazon. You can pick up this car charger for just $18.99 with the promo code DEAL2228. That’s down from its regular price of $26.99, making this an absolute steal, especially since it does sport Quick Charge 3.0 functionality. The Anker PowerDrive Speed […]

Right now, over on Amazon, AUKEY’s dual-port car charger is on sale for just $6.99. That’s down from its current price of $10.99. However you can only take advantage of that price when you use the promo code AUKEYCC7 at checkout. There’s no word on how long this promo code will be available for, so you’ll […]

Scosche has just unveiled their latest addition to the MagicMount lineup. It’s the Dash/Vent Car Mount, and it’s available today for $24.99 at Scosche’s own website, and it will be rolling out to select retailers in the coming days. The MagicMount Dash/Vent car mount allows users to decide between mounting their phone on the vent […]

Android Auto isn’t supported by every media source, despite vast improvements and relatively rapid growth in the number of compatible apps, but that’s where a new app called AnyAutoAudio really comes into its own. The app was created by XDA Developers member, “jvvpc,” a and revealed via the XDA Developers website on May 17. Unfortunately, […]

Waze for Android Auto has been a pretty popular topic in the past few months. After the company showed off Android Auto integration at Google I/O earlier this month, they are now gearing up for beta testing their Android Auto application. Multiple users on reddit are noting that they are getting beta invites to their […]

At Google I/O last week, the company debuted a few new features for Android Auto. A couple of them were highly requested, like the ability to use the service wirelessly, and use Waze. Google had people demoing the wireless functionality at the developers conference, and it worked pretty well. But the interesting part about this […]

Anker has discounted one of their more popular car chargers, the PowerDrive 2 Elite. It is typically priced at $17.99, but they have dropped the price by around 30%, when you use the promo code LOVE2213 at checkout. This is the lowest price the PowerDrive 2 Elite has ever been, so definitely worth picking up. This […]

There are multiple reports surfacing right now, that the Verizon Galaxy S8 is not working at all with Spotify and Android Auto. We have confirmed that this is an issue, when you switch to Spotify for the music input, Android Auto simply says that Spotify isn’t working right now. Spotify is typically pretty iffy about […]

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are some of the best looking smartphones on the market right now, and they are great for using in the car for navigation, streaming music or even for Android Auto. But in many States, you now need a car mount, so it’s time to pick one up. […]

Tronsmart has their USB-C car charger on sale right now over on Amazon, coming in at just $6.99 which is an all-time low. It’s normally $13.99, but with the promo code NCDOKBCL you can known $7 off of the price, which makes it a great car charger to pick up. The Tronsmart car charger here has […]

Ford announced that they are pushing an update to SYNC 3 vehicles that will bring both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to all 2016-model year vehicles. This means that the number of Ford vehicles with support for Apple and Google’s infotainment systems just got a bit larger. According to Ford’s press release, customers are able […]

Pioneer has unveiled three new Android Auto-ready in-dash multimedia receiver units that they will be offering to customers at some point later on this year. In total Pioneer has five new receivers that will launch later in 2017 but only three of them will be compatible with Android Auto. The ones that will support Google’s […]

Today was Google I/O 2017’s first official day and there was a handful of stuff to be seen during the Keynote speech that began this morning, but also on the grounds of the conference which is happening in Mountain View, we were able to take a closer look at the Audi Q8 Sport concept with […]

Waze will soon launch in beta for Android Auto allowing users to access the service from their vehicles from the Android Auto application that can be installed on Android smartphones. This is a beta version launch of the app meaning that any users who wish to check it out will be able to do so, […]

Samsung has reportedly received permission to test its first self-driving vehicles around its home country of South Korea. Samsung more or less has its hand in every sector of the tech industry, but with in-car tech becoming increasingly important due to the future self-driving car boom that is expected, it probably isn’t a surprise the […]

Three new Mercedes-Benz cars now support Android Auto, as revealed by the official website of Google’s smartphone projection standard. The list of compatible vehicles manufactured by the German automaker includes the 2017 SL, 2017 GLS, and the 2017 SLC, which span a variety of price categories. While Mercedes-Benz is mostly known for making luxury vehicles and none […]

European automobile manufacturers Audi and Volvo are taking Android Auto a step further with the Audi Q8 Sport and the Volvo XC60. Announced today, these two auto makers will be building Android into their next-generation of vehicles, and they will be showcasing these at Google I/O later this week in Mountain View. Audi, Volvo and […]