Alpine came to CES 2022 with a few new receivers, including one that has Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay – it also works wired. Which definitely caught our attention. There’s technically two that ...

Third-party head units have been around for many years, but the emergence of Android Auto and CarPlay produced a significant makeover from a feature perspective. With an aftermarket media receiver, ...

Apple's data shows that nearly 80 percent of new-car buyers in the United States wouldn’t even consider getting a vehicle without CarPlay support. Google says Android Auto's adoption figures will soon ...

Automakers like Chevrolet, Buick, and Hyundai have committed to offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity in their production vehicles, but there’s still a big aftermarket community ...

The XAV-AX8000 has a sizeable 8.95-inch touchscreen, which is larger than many new vehicles that ship with 7-inch displays. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

For many, the ability to fully access their smartphones while driving is an important buying consideration when shopping for their next vehicle. They want to make calls, send messages, and utilize ...

Since their mid-decade launch, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have required a physical USB connection in almost all cases. But new in-car multimedia systems are beginning to offer wireless integration ...

Want to give Android Auto a try, but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a new car or hundreds of dollars on a new receiver? You could just attach your ...

Car infotainment systems have historically been a weak point in vehicle design. Often clunky and inefficient, essential features and functions were buried under layers of unnecessary screens and ...

Android 13 launched on Pixel phones earlier this month and has since hit AOSP, where it will be used by other Android smartphone makers and for other versions of the platform. Now, Google has ...