While Apple CarPlay is often praised for its polished, ‘it just works’ simplicity, it frequently feels like a walled garden ...

Mapbox is a company whose products are trying to convince Google Maps and Waze users to give up on their apps for built-in ...

With Android Auto, it’s a traditional scrolling experience where icons can be half on the page and half off. Depending on how ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up.

Third-party CarPlay apps like Waze, Simple Radio, GasBuddy, and Weather on the Way all offer helpful alternatives to default apps and capabilities.

EV roadtrippers of the world unite: Your next cross-country voyage just got a whole lot easier. As electric vehicle drivers know, the most frustrating aspect of trading in your gas guzzler is the ...

As Google Assistant was crumbling, the arrival of Gemini in Android Auto felt like a needed step forward. But, as the feature rolls out, it seems a bit divisive. What do you think of it? Google ...

A demonstration project showing how to implement beautiful offline maps in Android using MapLibre and Ramani Maps with Jetpack Compose. Perfect for hiking apps, travel companions, or any ...

Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar. The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface but hasn’t rolled out publicly yet. The ...

Google’s device-tracking Find Hub currently only lets you see the default Google Maps street view. In a new beta, the app is working on adding support for satellite and terrain imagery, as well. With ...

Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update. Version 15.9 is now available for download. Given that we're only a few days away from 2026, this is likely the last update ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...