by dbadmin | Sep 1, 2024 | Android Auto, News
Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Android Auto does not let you play local media connected to your car’s head unit, such as through a USB thumb drive. A future update to the app could fix this oversight, letting you play media that is locally present and...
by dbadmin | Aug 31, 2024 | Android Auto, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Google Android Auto could be Gemini’s next home, as we’ve spotted several clues that indicate Google is working on integrating its AI assistant into the service. Gemini integration within Android Auto could take the form of Gemini Live. Gemini Live needs a...
by dbadmin | Aug 18, 2024 | Android Auto, Google, Google Assistant, News
Credit: Adam Birney / Android Authority Google’s latest Android Auto update introduces a new visual interface for Google Assistant during voice interactions. The new UI features a colorful, animated wave that bears a striking resemblance to Apple’s Siri interface on...
by dbadmin | Jul 29, 2024 | Android, Android Auto, Features, Google
Even though car companies wish we didn’t, we all love Android Auto. In a 2023 poll, we found that nearly 60% of our readers use Android Auto in their cars. We also know from other polls and articles on the site that the majority of our readers would refuse to buy a...
by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2024 | Android Auto, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority A recent code dive has discovered strings within the latest Android Auto app that suggest radio controls could be coming to the platform in the future. The new feature isn’t live or even confirmed, but the strings indicate...
by dbadmin | Jul 14, 2024 | Android Auto, News
Google is opening up a new “Communications” category of apps for cars with Google built-in. This “Communications” category will consist of approved messaging and VoIP apps. Google already allows messaging apps on Android Auto but will also bring VoIP apps to that...