Android Auto is a helpful tool for connecting Android phones to a car's dashboard. The app can be used in a variety of ways, including playing music from streaming apps, using Google Maps for ...

Android Auto can be notoriously fussy about wired connections. If you're running into issues, Google says the first thing you should check is whether your USB cable is working properly. After all, ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. The new Ottocast Mini enables wireless Android Auto & CarPlay connectivity and plugs into a USB A or C port. It's compatible with ...

Wireless Android Auto adapters come in a lot of shapes and forms nowadays, but most are not very good at hiding in plain sight. That’s the appeal of a new wireless Android Auto adapter from Ottocast, ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...