The Custom Assistant Shortcut in Android Auto lets you set up complex actions and routines that can be activated with a single button press.

When you boot up Android Auto, or nestle your phone into a car cradle, you probably use Google Maps for your navigation. But that dedication is about to be put to the test with the introduction of ...

The dashboard that balances safety and personalization.

Google Maps has many useful features to help you make the most of route planning, trip options, and privacy features.

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 ...

Android Auto, as a framework, is designed to in a manner more convenient and comprehensive than simply connecting to a stereo with Bluetooth. But while convenience is the intended purpose of Android ...

Google announced at I/O 2025 that Gemini will be available on various devices that run a version of Android or can connect to Android phones, including the car, watch, and TV. Since then, we saw more ...

Google Maps for Android Auto is picking up some new features for EV owners, with new filters in the works for charging speed and payment method when you’re searching for a charging station. As it ...

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps. You ...

Have you been using an old Android smartphone with Android Auto in your car? If yes, now would be a good time to check the version of Android that the phone is running. More than a year ago — in July ...

Google has unveiled a series of significant updates for Android devices, powered by its advanced artificial intelligence system, Gemini. These updates are designed to enhance the functionality of ...

Despite the critical content I often write about Android Auto, I have a deep fondness for Google’s phone-to-car mirroring service. Whether I’m dropping my partner off at work, going on a long road ...