by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Android Auto, Features
One of the first items I always enable when I get a new Android phone is developer mode. This hidden menu is designed to cater to the needs of developers, and it contains numerous valuable items for power users. I use it to increase the speed of animations, fit even...
by dbadmin | Nov 19, 2025 | Android Auto, News, Polls, Survey Results
Credit: steelbreeze9 Google doesn’t offer a ton of Android Auto features out of the box, but the company offers developer options so users can customize their automotive experience accordingly. Colleague Andy Walker recently outlined some Android Auto settings he...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR 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’ll be able to...
by dbadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News, Widgets
TL;DR Android Auto is working to implement home screen widgets. The latest beta suggest users will have additional widget placement options than we saw before. Android Auto also appears to be preparing an alternate layout for its bottom navigation bar. Who doesn’t...
by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2025 | Android Auto, Features
As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for individuals’ needs. Unfortunately, Google doesn’t offer users many...
by dbadmin | Nov 12, 2025 | Android Auto, Apple Maps, Features
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 trip, or nipping to the shop in a foreign town, Auto keeps me...
