The time has come for Android Auto users to prepare for a new update. Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new ...

TVs are great for entertainment, but they're ultimately screens — which means the software running them is always a secondary concern to the manufacturer. Streaming adds its own layer of complexity on ...

Once the premium option for data transfers and remote control for high-end audiovisual and other devices, FireWire (IEEE 1394) has been dying a slow death ever since Apple and Sony switched over ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

Android Auto is widely failing to connect or stay connected, especially on Pixel and Samsung phones. Wired connections appear to be most affected, but reports of wireless connection issues are also ...

29 Mar 2026, 12:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa // Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 16.6; the first beta build is now available for download, with the stable version expected soon ...

Let's be honest: Notifications on Android Auto can be super annoying. Between lengthy group messages and random app alerts, it's easy to get overwhelmed while driving. The good news is that there are ...

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