While Apple CarPlay is often praised for its polished, ‘it just works’ simplicity, it frequently feels like a walled garden ...

Android Auto’s secret menu isn’t difficult to access, and you can use it to load non-Google Play apps onto your Android Auto ...

Android Auto has quietly grown into a full dashboard platform, and a surprising number of apps now plug into it without most drivers realizing what is possible. I want to spotlight five specific apps ...

Wireless Apple CarPlay used to be a luxury feature reserved for the latest dashboards, but a new wave of plug-and-play ...

Holiday travel is about to ramp up, and for many of us, that means hours in the car — kids in the back, playlists queued and navigation running nonstop. If your car still relies on wired CarPlay or ...

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are excellent vehicle infotainment systems that make it easier and safer to access various smartphone functions while driving. This includes everything from making calls ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

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Some CarPlay adapters are small, affordable devices that allow drivers of vehicles already equipped with CarPlay or Android Auto to access those functions without having to plug in their smartphones.

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Wireless adapters for Android Auto and CarPlay are useful in themselves, but some offer a bit more functionality. GetPairr offers some enticing extra features, and it’s currently on sale too. GetPairr ...

If your car supports Android Auto but you’re still tethered to a USB cable every time you drive, it might be time for a quality-of-life upgrade. The Motorola MA1 Wireless Android Auto Adapter is now ...