Android Auto (AA) has had problems with USB cords for years, but it's often not Google's fault, or even your car manufacturer's — many times, it comes down to the cable you're using. That's not to say ...

I suffered for no good reason.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Android Auto sometimes breaks down all of a sudden, and that's what is reportedly happening for some users who installed a March update. A discussion thread on Google's forums highlights a glitch that ...

When cable-free stops making sense ...

Android Auto is a Google product I use every day, and every day it does a brilliant job of annoying me. OK, I’ll admit, I wouldn’t use it if it didn’t add some value to my time on the road, but that ...

There are many reasons why Android Auto may stop connecting, and the initial fixes typically focus on the phone and connection. You inspect the cable, restart the device, forget the car, reconnect it ...

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 ...