On a balmy, 86-degree day in Mountain View, just outside Google's sprawling campus, I sought refuge from the glaring California sun in a Volvo EX60-- or so I thought. The air conditioning wasn't working.

Google hasn't officially launched Android Auto 17.0 to the general public just yet, but the company has started letting beta testers get in on it a little early. If you're not a beta tester but still want to check it out, you can manually install the ...

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming from apps like YouTube will be available in select parked cars later this year.

Android Auto's upcoming light theme makes an appearance in Figma. While we get a glimpse of what's to come, there's no word yet on when it will arrive. The wait's been long as we've heard rumors about this since 2023. The best thing about Android Auto is ...

Google has been working to bring its Gemini AI models to Android Auto. That looks like it’s likely to include Gemini Live, and we’ve managed to put together an early demo. Right now the interface feels unfinished, and Google may further tweak how ...

Google has just released the first Android Auto 15 build, and the good news is that the search giant included several notable changes this time. The release of version 15 isn't necessarily a major turning point in the development of Android Auto, as Google ...

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 view technology differently. I usually take a pro ...