Major Android Auto Update Lets You Play Video Games in Your Car
Fear not, parents with teen drivers: it only works while parked.
GM Models to Get Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
GM has begun rolling out wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities for its newest models. As reported by GM Authority, the automaker debuted this feature in the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, which recently arrived at dealerships after its unveiling late last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Customers who want wireless smartphone integration will […]
Mazda Offers Retrofits for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Despite the many good qualities of Mazda’s MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system, some consumers have a big problem with it: it doesn’t include Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™. Mazda rectified that starting with the 2018 Mazda6. However, those driving older-model-year Mazdas just had to look on with envy. Speaking of Envy: Which Mazda crossover is best […]
Toyota Agrees to Add Android Auto in Its Cars
Toyota has been slow to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to its cars, but after finally caving in to the former in January, it has now reportedly done the same with the latter. The Japanese company had previously been hesitant to support Google’s software because of security and safety concerns, but with more […]
Android Auto Now Equipped with Google Assistant
Technology is an essential part of all of our lives these days, and that technology improves and expands into every aspect of our lives, including our cars. Android Auto, alongside Apple CarPlay, is becoming standard on most new vehicle models. In fact, Motor Trend reports that Android Auto is available on more than 40 brands and […]
Waze Available on Android Auto in Argentina, Brazil in Chevrolet Onix
Chevrolet has chosen its Onix crossover as the platform from which it will launch Waze compatibility on Android Auto in the Brazilian and Argentinian markets. Waze, the popular community-sourced navigation app, will be easily accessible from the Chevrolet Onix’s large MyLink touchscreen and through in-built voice command technology. It is estimated that active Wazers in […]
2016 Ford Vehicles Get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Support with SYNC 3 Wi-Fi Update
Are you driving a 2016 model-year Ford vehicle and lamenting the fact that you don’t have access to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay? Fret no more; the automaker has announced that both options are being made available for 2016 Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 thanks to the infotainment software’s new version 2.2 update. Ford […]
Mazda: Hold On, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Are Coming
Mazda has announced that it is going to be joining the majority of carmakers in adopting both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for its infotainment systems—up until now, each new Mazda has been equipped with the brand’s MAZDA CONNECT system. Also Coming Soon: Mazda diesel and electric models Unfortunately, Mazda did not give a timeline […]
Android Auto Now Available in Every Car
If you own a modern iOS or Android device, you’re probably familiar with the ache of getting into a car that doesn’t feature Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, forcing you to use the automaker’s basic infotainment system—which, let’s face it, is often lacking in the usability department. And while automakers in general have been quite […]
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Coming to Ford in 2017 Model Year
If you have been saving up your pennies to afford a new Ford vehicle, we have good news for you. This week, the Blue Oval brand has announced that all models in the 2017 production year will be available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, making connecting a phone to a vehicle ore seamless than […]
Kia Adds Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support to Older Models
If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, fret no more. These days, the technology has become as ubiquitous as air conditioning and cruise control (though some base model cars don’t even offer the latter if you can believe it) and Kia certainly doesn’t want its customers […]
Car Tech Explained: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
With the introduction of the iPhone and Android smartphone in the late 2000s, the cell phone went from a device that was mostly used to send and receive calls, and transformed into a sophisticated mobile operating system that could be used to stream the internet and run software applications. In an effort to keep up […]
Latest European Kia Models Receive Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
In today’s society, “technology” is a major buzzword for those shopping for a new car—and Kia is certainly not stingy when it comes to offering the best tech available in the industry. Now, the South Korean carmaker’s technology offerings are about to get a major boost. Kia is launching Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ in […]
2016 Chevy Models with 8-Inch Touchscreen Eligible for Android Auto Update
In addition to Buick LaCrosse and Regal drivers finally being able to access Android Auto, Chevrolet dealers across the US now have the software needed to update eight-inch MyLink systems in select 2016 Chevy models with Android Auto capability. The update is available only through Chevrolet dealers. The owners of qualifying 2016 model year Chevrolets […]
Android Users Can Finally Use Android Auto in ‘16 Buick LaCrosse and Regal
The last six months have been an exciting time for Buick enthusiasts, as the American automotive brand premiered its popular Avista concept in Detroit, aired its first ever Super Bowl commercial, and now the long-awaited Android Auto update has finally come to the 2016 LaCrosse and Regal. New Buick Models: Meet this year’s new 2016 Buick Regal […]
Fiat Chrysler Uconnect System Now Has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Connective technology is becoming one of the leading features car buyers look for when shopping for some new wheels. When you can stay connected out on the road, life just seems easier. That’s why Fiat Chrysler’s newest announcement is a big one. Fall in Love with Technology: Ford Testing Technology to Help Drivers Avoid Red […]
GMC Announces Android Auto for Four 2016 Models
GMC has announced that a March 2016 software update will make Android Auto available for 2016 GMC Canyon, Sierra, and Yukon models equipped with the eight-inch IntelliLink system. Customers with eligible vehicles will be able to bring them to their nearest dealerships to have the update installed. With Android Auto joining Apple CarPlay, announced for […]