A few everyday apps have Android Auto support that is easy to overlook. These five options add streaming, audiobooks, messages, and more.

Supercharge your driving while keeping your eyes on the road.

Google Maps on CarPlay looks really quite atrocious. But why is it so bad, when the Android Auto version is so much nicer?

Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey while studying for a BA in Ancient & Medieval History at university. But since then, he's cast his eyes firmly on ...

The 2026 CX-5 gets its first new platform since the original was introduced in 2013, and my, CX-5, how you’ve grown. The new iteration is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider, and just over an inch ...

With motorists being overwhelmed by the amount of gadgets and features in modern cars, a new report has revealed that plenty still prefer a more basic way of driving life.

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The Volvo XC60 has always been a quiet achiever in the premium mid-size SUV world with its reliable family-friendly features. But it just had a big facelift. So, is this refresh enough to tempt ...

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...