Just over two years ago, I bought my first car, and it was old enough that the head unit was a simple radio with a CD player and Bluetooth support. That's fine for most people, but I wanted something ...

Does anyone have a guess when the first aftermarket Android Automotive head units might arrive? Volvo and Audi are both shipping cars with Automotive in 2019... I ...

Have you ever thought about using an old Android tablet as a makeshift head unit or dashboard screen in your vehicle? You might be surprised to learn it's fairly easy to set up. While nearly every ...

Android Automotive is Google’s big bet in the modern automotive world, as it comes pre-loaded on the head units installed in cars and offers deeper integration of its services. On the other hand, ...

Third-party head units have been around for many years, but the emergence of Android Auto and CarPlay produced a significant makeover from a feature perspective. With an aftermarket media receiver, ...

Most vehicles don't need a bigger screen. They need the screen they already have to feel modern again—without losing what OEM systems do well: clean integration, familiar controls, and audio behavior ...

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 ...

Android Auto disconnects are typically caused by cable quality, USB mode changes, battery restrictions, or head unit firmware issues. These fixes target both the phone side and the car side so you can ...

Android Auto is a powerful way to make your vehicle's head unit smarter. As the name suggests, Android Auto extends Android's familiarity to assist you while driving. It offers a simplistic and ...

With Android 15 hitting AOSP just a few days ago, the car-based Android Automotive platform has similarly been updated with some new functions and features. Google is yet to publicly detail much of ...

Android Auto makes driving easier by connecting your phone to your car’s infotainment system. It allows you to use navigation, music, and messaging apps hands-free. Many newer cars come with built-in ...