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Navigation gets one of its biggest updates in years. Gemini can now suggest stops and answer questions about nearby places in everyday language. Drivers can ask for spots that are “open right now,” ...

These 4 Android Auto settings made my daily commute less distracting - where to find them ...

Your Android Auto is due to get a slew of new updates in 2026, and some of these will be significant improvements over how the system previously worked.

Close-up shot of an infotainment system with Android Auto showing Google Maps navigation - Andriy Baidak/Shutterstock Android Auto, like Apple CarPlay, has become one of the most popular smartphone ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...