by dbadmin | Feb 23, 2026 | Android Auto, Google, News
Credit: Reddit TL;DR Several Android Auto users report seeing “Voice commands aren’t available right now” in recent days. The issue appears across multiple cars and phones, suggesting it’s not device-specific. Some say clearing the Google app or Android Auto cache...
by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Android Auto, Apple, Apple AirPlay, Apple CarPlay, Google, News
Credit: Apple TL;DR Apple CarPlay could soon allow users to watch videos on the car’s screen. CarPlay has received a dedicated Apple TV app with iOS 26.4 beta, and developers can currently test it. Google announced a similar feature for Android Auto last year, but...
by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Android Auto, Android Automotive, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced plans at I/O 2025 to add video app support for Android Auto while parked. A new flag found in the latest Android Auto beta points to upcoming support for video playback. Though not functional yet,...
by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Android, Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: steelbreeze9 TL;DR Google is testing new Android Auto icons to display cellular status, in line with Android 16’s icon design. We’ve spotted a range of new icons that display the phone’s cellular connectivity strength on the car’s screen. The new icons also...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen for selecting avatars, right from your car. When we’re driving...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Android Auto, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR The Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto dongle has passed by the FCC. The listing contains plenty of photos showing the dongle’s design and internals. We also get a look at the adapter’s user guide. The Motorola MA1 is one...
