Articles about Android Auto

Do you use this?

Playing around with your car's sound system or choosing tracks should be a relatively straightforward process-unless, of course, your ride is equipped with an infotainment interface that's about as intuitive as a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle.Can you relate?

Yes please

In August, word got out that Google was working on making wireless Android Auto compatible with all Android smartphones. There was a catch, though: Only devices with Android 11.0 would be able to connect without a cable, and it can only

Make this happen here, please

Here's a dilemma we think plenty of motorists car relate to: On one hand, we hate having a cable mucking up our center console, but on the other, a cable is the only way to connect our Android Auto- or Apple

With this feature, the rider can remain 100% focused on the road

To further improve riding safety and enjoyment, Honda is making Android Auto available on the current-model Gold Wing GL1800 luxury tourer to give riders easy access to navigation, communication, and entertainment apps without compromising their safety.Developed by Google, Android Auto

Specifically built to replace Porsche’s old 1-DIN and 2-DIN car stereos

A bone-stock, mint-condition classic car is definitely a thing of beauty. But in this day and age where infotainment systems offer a wide array of useful features, it's understandable for any classic car owner to make even just a

Its LS-A variant sports new-look alloy wheels, too

The current Isuzu MU-X is slowly but surely getting older. Consider the landscape right now: The Nissan Terra is a relative newcomer, while both the Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Montero Sport received facelifts just last year. The one big competitor that

About damn time

As more and more car brands include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality for PH market models, it was becoming more glaring that the biggest automotive brand in the Philippines did not have this smartphone interface available in any car in its

Expect a myriad of added tech along with an improved ride and smoother handling

If you thought the Lexus RX Line was good enough already, then you're in for quite a treat: Toyota's luxury arm has announced that a refreshed version of the RX will hit the US market soon."The best-selling Lexus

These apps bring convenience (and happiness) to our lives

Convenience is the name of the game when it comes to mobile apps. The usefulness of an app determines how much people would actually want it. Fortunately, when it comes to car-related apps, there have been a number of developers in

It might seem small, but it’s pretty useful

The competition in the local pickup market continues to tighten, with each brand looking to provide more bang for your buck than its rivals. The Navara is one of the slightly more affordable options, at least compared to the likes of the

Will you be getting this upgrade?

In a world now dominated by touchscreens and touch-based controls, Mazda's Connect infotainment system and its nifty physical knob is a breath of fresh air. It's convenient, and arguably safer to operate while on the move-but there's

“Okay, Google.”

A recent study showed that Metro Manila residents spend over an hour a day on average stuck in traffic. That is time that could be better spent doing...well, anything else other than sitting in gridlock. Like catching up on answering e-

Times are a’ changin’

If you look at how far the smartphone industry has come, it's easy to say that the automotive sector has been lagging in terms of innovation. In the past few years, iPhones and Android devices have learned how to scan our

We've been waiting for this

Good news for all the Android-equipped motorists in the country: Google has just announced that its popular driving companion app, Android Auto, is now available for download in the Philippines.If you own a smartphone running at least Android 5.0,

Is this an underrated seven-seater?

There was a time when categories were simple. A van was a van. A sedan had four doors and a trunk. A hatchback had five doors. And then they were all categorized according to size. Then it all went to hell when

This is where we're headed

1) Electric turbochargers - There's been lots of talk about electric turbocharging, especially from Audi, but 2016 was the year that they actually started to sound real. Essentially, it's exactly what it says on the tin-an electrically-driven turbocharger that

The battle for your dashboard continues

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are fast becoming a major part of the automotive landscape. Many new vehicles are now becoming compatible with the two smartphone operating systems via their infotainment systems. This allows drivers to stay in touch while still keeping

You can even start your car remotely

Back in 2007, Ford changed the way we interacted with our cars. Ford SYNC was the first mass-market system that enabled drivers to perform simple in-car tasks--such as changing the radio station or making phone calls via voice commands.

Initially available on 2015 Sonata

To say that many folks now lead a connected lifestyle is an understatement. We're so attached to our smartphones, tablets and Apple Watches that such devices have now become an integral part of our everyday lives. It's like we're