Wireless Android Auto in beta form is now available for phones other than a...
Remember wireless Android Auto? Yeah, me neither. It has been a while since we have heard anything, especially from Google, regarding it. Officially wireless Android Auto is available for Nexus and Pixel smartphones only but it...
Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) is coming to selected older Toyota models and some...
Some manufacturers have been trying so hard to convince the market that their infotainment systems are superior to that which Google and Apple can provide. Unfortunately once you have used either, especially Android Auto, users do not agree...
Huawei Mate 10 — Australian Review
Huawei is quickly becoming a dominant name in the Android game both internationally and here in Australia, in fact they are ranked the second or third smartphone manufacturer in the world (depending on the month). When I sneak a...
Wireless Android Auto for everyone? Android app developer Emil Borconi-Szedressy has found the answer
Remember OBD2AA? The app that did what Google could not -- allowed Android Auto users the ability to view OBD2 data. The innovative developer who created OBD2AA is at it again, doing something that Google have not done --...
Google Maps gets on-screen speed display in navigation mode
Google's always looking for ways to improve their offerings and make them more helpful, and today Android Police has spotted a useful new feature in Maps that displays your current speed while navigating.
The feature, not yet widely available,...
Android Auto for phone screens now available for some
Google announced the new Assistant Driving Mode at Google I/O this year saying that it would take over from Android Auto on phones but unfortunately the development time has extended past the Android 10 release date deadline leaving many...
Sony bringing a new Android Auto headunit to Australia in September
The number of third party Android Auto headunits is not great but slowly growing due to the demand of people to stay connected with their phones/life legally. Sony have made aftermarket headunits for a long time so it...
Wireless Android Auto has some major compatibility issues
When wireless Android Auto finally arrived at CES this year we (well I was) were all excited about cutting the cords, no longer having a reliance on the USB cable being compatible with the head unit. Unfortunately it...
Third party OBD2 support coming for Google’s Android Auto
Before Android Auto came along I used to use an OBD2 dongle attached to my car and an app on the phone to monitor various functions of my car while it was running. Android Auto did not bring...
General Motors reportedly aware of MyLink Bluetooth software issue, not compatible with Marshmallow –...
The other day The newly launched Nexus 6P hasn't had the greatest of starts with wireless issues affecting both Telstra LTE customers as well as the Bluetooth stereo connection in some makes of cars which we've reported previously. The...
Review — Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB and Android Auto
I have always loved having a decent entertainment system in my car. In saying that, I never had what I would truly call a decent car entertainment system. We saw big advances in mobile technology in...
Macca’s releases a new ordering app for Aussies
Macca's needs no introduction to Aussies. They have always been about fast food and convenience. Now with the introduction of a new app they are looking to streamline this convenience even more.
The mymacca's Mobile Ordering app allows the user...
Weather indicator comes to Android Auto, app launcher changes here too
We reported a little while ago the likelihood that Android Auto would get a little weather indicator in the status bar area, and lo and behold, it's now here.
I noticed it for the first time while driving today that...
Sony is prepping an Android TV update for their Bravia TVs
Sony is one of the largest manufacturers of embedded Android TV televisions on the market. The TV's have seen a small update to Android TV since launch, updating from Android 5.0 to 5.1.1 but it's been very quiet since...
Huawei Mate 9 — Australian Review
The Huawei Mate 9 has been a highly anticipated device. Huawei are looking to make a big splash with this device, releasing it worldwide (or close to) at approximately the same time. The big one is the US market,...