by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Android Auto, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Some Android Auto users are reporting that Google Maps is centering the map again. Unlike last time, the destinations menu is not blocking a portion of the map. Remember earlier this year when an update centered the map...
by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Android Auto, Features, Widgets
Just this week, I was caught admiring the pretty features that CarPlay users are privy to, and Google must’ve grown jealous. Now it seems the company could be drawing inspiration from one of these for Android Auto. As uncovered by our exclusive reporting, Android Auto...
by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Android Auto could get Gemini actions. This would allow you to create shortcuts to Gemini commands and place them on your Android Auto screen. This would likely replace the...
by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR A future update to Android Auto will allow users to swipe and cycle through multiple media cards on the dashboard. The new feature will eliminate the need to reopen previously used music or audio apps when switching....
by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Android Auto is preparing to add home screen widgets. The feature is codenamed “Earth” and will allow users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to the Android Auto dashboard. Some widgets already work well, like...
by dbadmin | Oct 27, 2025 | Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Google, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR GM has issued a new statement regarding Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in its gas-powered vehicles. The company says both platforms will remain available for the foreseeable future. It looks like the transition away from...
