Southern Cross Austereo launches LiSTNR app for on the go / on demand streaming
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has launched a new app called LiSTNR that will deliver users a personalised and curated audio experience.
The app will also enable users to stream live radio stations such as Triple M and its Hit Networks...
Carsifi offers wireless Android Auto to everyone
Android Auto is a great interface for those of us on Android handsets who need the infotainment connection in our cars. The problem is, that it's not always convenient to plug in your phone to the head unit.
Meet Carsifi,...
Google rolling out fix for Assistant bug on Android Auto
Google Assistant is meant to work across the entire Android ecosystem but there are still bugs, especially with its use on Android Auto. One such bug has been occurring where Assistant would refuse to answer due to it...
Safe or insane? Android Auto bringing gaming to your head unit
Android Auto is getting some new features, Google has announced overnight, which should make the system a bit easier to use, and add the ability for drivers and passengers to play games while they're driving.
No, we're not joking.
From a...
2022 model MG ZS EV available for $44,990 driveaway
Last night MG Motor Australia and New Zealand launched a refreshed 2022 version of it's ZS EV model mid size SUV.
If the launch pricing stays as announced, the MG ZS EV will maintain it's status as one of the...
Skype adds Android Auto functionality to its app — text messages only
Microsoft's approach to the mobile space in recent years has seen it become ever more popular to those users. Having given up on it's own OS on mobile hardware their focus on bringing their software to popular mobile...
OPPO Find X2 Pro update breaks Android Auto
Last week OPPO delivered Colour OS 11 with the February 2021 security patch, and a few tweaks to device performance. The problem is it decimated one area of performance, Android Auto. Once the update was installed, you're...
Carsifi Wireless Android Auto receiver review — Simple, convenient and functional
A couple of weeks ago, we had a cursory look at the Carsifi wireless Android Auto adaptor. Their team were kind enough to send a review unit through to us, so that's made its way into my car and...
Android Auto cruises past a huge milestone
Android Auto is going places (see what I did there?) and it's supporting us to do that as well. Over the past 12 months we've seen a UI overhaul, new features appearing and wireless connectivity. Despite these...
OPPO responds to the Android Auto issues
Over the weekend we noted that a recent OS update for the OPPO Find X2 Pro has broken Android Auto. OPPO was very quick to respond to our query with acknowledgement of the issue and forward pathways:
Much like...
Android Auto is set for a long-overdue makeover
Android Auto has been a mainstay in many vehicles for personal and work benefits for many years now. In that time, there have been a lot of improvements, as well as some presentation changes. Perhaps the biggest, and most...
Google rolls out Maps interface changes to Android Auto
Android Auto continues to improve and although there are bugs at times it is wholely a great experience. That hasn't stopped Google from trying new things. Overnight Google has made changes to the way that Maps appears...
The wireless Android Auto dongle from AAWireless is finally coming to users
Back in September, we got our first look at the AAWireless unit, a way to make most capable units wireless. From a personal convenience perspective, the concept is simple: it's making life simple with no need to grab...
Google rolling out new categories to Android Auto including other mapping apps
As part of their 11 weeks of Android Google have been focusing on the changes under the hood for developers to help them get their apps ready for Android 11. Overnight it was Android Auto's turn with new...
Android Auto gets another navigation option from TomTom
Earlier this month Android Auto opened up the platform to developers to bring their apps onboard. Now we're starting to see the result of this with third-party apps appearing for core Google based functions. This time it's...