Better in all the right ways.

Google Maps isn't the only fish in the pond.

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

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It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

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 ...

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely ...

Get the most out of your Android infotainment system.

If you've been using Android Auto for more than a few days, you're probably sticking with the default configuration. If you don't, you're in the minority here, as most people are satisfied with the ...

Android Auto, as a framework, is designed to link your Android phone to your car's infotainment systems in a manner more convenient and comprehensive than simply connecting to a stereo with Bluetooth.

Google Maps navigation on screen in a modern car running Android Auto - Andriy Baidak/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many of us rely on Android Auto to get a ...