XDA Developers on MSN

3 hidden Android Auto features I wish I knew about earlier

Android Auto's Developer Mode opens up useful options like Default USB Configuration, higher resolutions, and more.
9to5google

This new Android Auto app can unlock your home’s front door

A new app is arriving on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, giving drivers the ability to easily lock and unlock their home’s doors through their car’s touchscreen. Kwikset, a major brand for door locks, ...
Android Authority

Google hasn't forgotten about video apps for Android Auto

Google announced plans at I/O 2025 to add video app support for Android Auto while parked. A new flag found in the latest Android Auto beta points to upcoming support for video playback. Though not ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Android Auto is finally getting home screen widgets, a feature CarPlay has had for years

Google's upcoming at-a-glance Android Auto feature is called "Car Widgets." ...
Android Authority

Here's why your Android Auto music controls look different this morning

Google is widely rolling out the new Media Playback template for Android Auto, bringing a consistent UI to music player apps like Spotify and YouTube Music. The update features a wavy progress bar and ...
Android Police

I fixed my boring Android Auto setup with these 3 utility apps

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

I didn't see much benefit for Google's AI - until now. Here are my favorite ways to use the new Gemini integration in my car.