An Android-powered car isn’t the same as Android Auto, and here’s why
There has been a few misconceptions lately regarding the new "Android Auto" and its application in the car. Many, myself included, thought that the new implementation of Android already built into the car was another version of Android Auto....
OK Google in Android Auto is broken but there is a workaround with a...
When Google finally introduced "OK Google" voice command triggering into Android Auto it worked seamlessly. It felt like it was something that should have been included in the app from the very beginning, after all, it does help...
Moto Z2 Play — Australian Review
Motorola have been making some very decent and innovative phones in recent times. After the success of the Moto Z and Moto Z Play last year Motorola will have a hard job topping that. With the release of the...
Huawei P10 Plus — Australian Review
According to some reports, Huawei has surpassed Apple in smartphone sales in the last quarter of 2016. In recent years they have excelled in the mid-range market with some moderate success with high end phones. This year, with the...
Google Play Music has stopped working for many Android Auto users — here’s the...
A couple of weeks ago a user posted on Reddit that their Google Play Music had stopped working with their Android Auto system. This set off a volley of responses with others having the same issue. The good news...
Incipio Vehicle Dock Moto Mod – Australian Review
Since the release of the Moto Z last year we have seen a steady flow of new Moto Mods building onto the extensible ecosystem that Motorola is building with their new modular phone strategy. So far we have seen...
Waze arrives for Android Auto in beta form
We have known that Waze integration into Android Auto was coming for quite a while. A couple of months ago beta testers were asked to register for the Android Auto beta. Last night invites were sent out informing those...
Google still actively working on wireless Android Auto
At Google I/O circa 2016 Google announced that they were working on a wireless Android Auto solution. Twelve months roll around and yet we are still yet to see this wireless Android Auto solution. Some people have been saying...
Australian RadioApp now works with Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay)
Late last year we were lucky enough to get to test out the new radio app, RadioApp, which was released by Commercial Radio Australia focusing specifically on Australian radio stations. Unfortunately I lamented the lack of Android Auto...
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...
What’s happening with Google Assistant and Home launching in Australia
The big news of Google I/O for many people was the direct call out to Australians on the expansion of Google Home to Australia. The physical home for Google Assistant is finally coming to Australia and while we're still...
Embedded Android Auto gets detailed at Google I/O 2017
The other day Google blogged about how Android Auto would soon be arriving as an embedded system in some cars (Audi and Volvo at this stage). This afternoon at Google I/O more details were furnished to developers on...
Moto Z Family gets a new Mod
Moto Mods are pretty cool, taking every day mobile phone functions and accessories to a new level. The latest addition to the Moto Mods family is a magnetic vehicle dock for the Moto Z and Moto Z Play phones.
The...
Google, in partnership with Audi and Volvo, to bring Android-powered cars
Android Auto is one subject I am passionate about. I spend a lot of time in my car commuting to work and having a decent entertainment system that is easy to use, functional and looks good is essential...
Google announces the Google Assistant SDK, for building Assistant into just about anything
With Google Assistant expanding from the Home and Pixel devices to Android Wear, Android Phones running 6.0 and up and soon to Android Auto and Android TV (takes breath), it seems the platform is ready to live outside Google's...