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#16
Android Auto receives dual SIM support with latest update
All About Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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Great thread. I am an ardent lover and user of Android Auto and Apple Car play. I was using Android auto before September 2021 but now switched to ACP. I prefer Android Auto interface honestly. The integration is neater.
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#18
Google announces updates for cars compatible with Android Auto and Google built-in
Google is introducing several updates for cars compatible with Android Auto and cars. These include digital car key, Google Play built-in, new assistant integrations and more. But major among them is the Google-blessed wireless Android Auto adapter.
Google is introducing several updates for cars compatible with Android Auto and cars. These include digital car key, Google Play built-in, new assistant integrations and more. But major among them is the Google-blessed wireless Android Auto adapter.
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#19
CarPlay in iOS 15: Announce Messages with Siri, Driving Focus customization, new wallpapers
Apple is upgrading the CarPlay experience with an update coming to the iPhone this fall. iOS 15 introduces new features for drivers, including Announce Messages with Siri, Driving Focus for handling notifications, new wallpapers for personalizing appearance, and even more.
Announce Messages with Siri
Apple has slowly been rolling out a feature called Announce Messages with Siri to more devices recently. Announce Messages first appeared on AirPods, where Siri can read text messages through earphones without looking at your iPhone or iPad.
Apple is upgrading the CarPlay experience with an update coming to the iPhone this fall. iOS 15 introduces new features for drivers, including Announce Messages with Siri, Driving Focus for handling notifications, new wallpapers for personalizing appearance, and even more.
Announce Messages with Siri
Apple has slowly been rolling out a feature called Announce Messages with Siri to more devices recently. Announce Messages first appeared on AirPods, where Siri can read text messages through earphones without looking at your iPhone or iPad.
Starting with iOS 15, CarPlay now works with Announce Messages for the first time.
CarPlay has always been able to read text messages aloud when tapping a notification on your car’s built-in screen. This lets you stay in touch with important messages when driving without taking your eyes off the road to look at your iPhone.
When enabled, Announce Messages will automatically read your new messages aloud as they are received. This behavior is way more convenient when driving because you never have to glance at the screen to see notification badges or banners, and listening to the message is completely hands-free.
Having every message you receive read aloud could be distracting or less than ideal depending on your passengers, of course. Apple designed granular controls for Announce Messages in CarPlay, including a global toggle for muting announcements, when to start or mute announcements, and a toggle to mute announcements from a specific conversation.
Driving Focus
Do Not Disturb gets a major upgrade in iOS 15 under an umbrella feature called Focus. This lets you set statuses and modes for how alerts are handled during activities like sleeping, driving, working, and more.
Driving Focus in iOS 15 replaces Do Not Disturb While Driving in CarPlay to fit this new approach. Driving Focus can be enabled manually or automatically when driving is detected, car Bluetooth is connected, or CarPlay is engaged.
What’s new with the upgraded experience is the ability to share your Driving Focus status with others without a pre-written text response when messages are received. For instance, a friend can see that you’re in Driving Focus before sending a message in Messages on iOS 15.
Driving Focus lets you configure specific contacts and apps that are allowed to notify you during this mode. You can also toggle on the ability to receive a new type of alert called Time Sensitive Notifications in iOS 15.
A major perk of this level of granularity for alert control is that you can set different rules for which contacts and apps can alert you for each mode, including work, personal time, sleep, and driving.
New wallpapers
CarPlay in iOS 15 gains four new wallpaper options (each with dark and light modes) starting in the first beta version. That’s three more wallpapers than the first beta version on iPhone, although I would expect what we see on CarPlay will come to iPhone in future betas.
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CarPlay has always been able to read text messages aloud when tapping a notification on your car’s built-in screen. This lets you stay in touch with important messages when driving without taking your eyes off the road to look at your iPhone.
When enabled, Announce Messages will automatically read your new messages aloud as they are received. This behavior is way more convenient when driving because you never have to glance at the screen to see notification badges or banners, and listening to the message is completely hands-free.
Having every message you receive read aloud could be distracting or less than ideal depending on your passengers, of course. Apple designed granular controls for Announce Messages in CarPlay, including a global toggle for muting announcements, when to start or mute announcements, and a toggle to mute announcements from a specific conversation.
Driving Focus
Do Not Disturb gets a major upgrade in iOS 15 under an umbrella feature called Focus. This lets you set statuses and modes for how alerts are handled during activities like sleeping, driving, working, and more.
Driving Focus in iOS 15 replaces Do Not Disturb While Driving in CarPlay to fit this new approach. Driving Focus can be enabled manually or automatically when driving is detected, car Bluetooth is connected, or CarPlay is engaged.
What’s new with the upgraded experience is the ability to share your Driving Focus status with others without a pre-written text response when messages are received. For instance, a friend can see that you’re in Driving Focus before sending a message in Messages on iOS 15.
Driving Focus lets you configure specific contacts and apps that are allowed to notify you during this mode. You can also toggle on the ability to receive a new type of alert called Time Sensitive Notifications in iOS 15.
A major perk of this level of granularity for alert control is that you can set different rules for which contacts and apps can alert you for each mode, including work, personal time, sleep, and driving.
New wallpapers
CarPlay in iOS 15 gains four new wallpaper options (each with dark and light modes) starting in the first beta version. That’s three more wallpapers than the first beta version on iPhone, although I would expect what we see on CarPlay will come to iPhone in future betas.
Credit: 9TOMac
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#20
Android Auto 7.4 is now official: How to update to the new version – So you can try it
Google has just started testing what will be the next major update 7.4. This version of the operating system for vehicles can now be downloaded, so far without noticeable changes in interface or use.
Google has stepped on the accelerator in its system for vehicles despite the fact that regular users do not see excessive changes in the console of their cars. Despite this absence of variations, there is an element under test that is on the way to improving the interaction experience with the vehicle: the new Coolwalk interface. This is not yet active in the new Android Auto 7.4, but it does strengthen its next arrival.
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Google has just started testing what will be the next major update 7.4. This version of the operating system for vehicles can now be downloaded, so far without noticeable changes in interface or use.
Google has stepped on the accelerator in its system for vehicles despite the fact that regular users do not see excessive changes in the console of their cars. Despite this absence of variations, there is an element under test that is on the way to improving the interaction experience with the vehicle: the new Coolwalk interface. This is not yet active in the new Android Auto 7.4, but it does strengthen its next arrival.
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#21
Maybe Google's new Android Automotive logo will help us all tell it apart from Android Auto
Mobile technology has dramatically changed the driving experience. We're all familiar with Android Auto — it connects your phone to your car's infotainment system, providing all the music, maps, and information you could possibly need as you navigate your route. Meanwhile, Google's newer in-car software, Android Automotive, is not yet widely available, but continues to gain new features steadily. While the two are often confused thanks to their similar names, it may be a little easier to differentiate between them now that Android Automotive has a new logo.
Mobile technology has dramatically changed the driving experience. We're all familiar with Android Auto — it connects your phone to your car's infotainment system, providing all the music, maps, and information you could possibly need as you navigate your route. Meanwhile, Google's newer in-car software, Android Automotive, is not yet widely available, but continues to gain new features steadily. While the two are often confused thanks to their similar names, it may be a little easier to differentiate between them now that Android Automotive has a new logo.
While Android powers both systems, Auto runs on your phone and uses your vehicle's in-dash screen and buttons as an interface, working in conjunction with your car manufacturer's native system. Automotive, on the other hand, is designed to be your car's native system, providing audio, navigation, hands-free calling, and other useful functionality, while running directly on your car's hardware (no need to connect your phone).
Al Sutton of Snapp Automotive posted the new logo on Twitter, showing that it consists of a distinctive representation of the acronym AAOS, which stands for Android Automotive Operating System. In addition, the folks at 9to5Google shared the animation used during startup.
Currently, Android Automotive is either available or coming soon to only a small number of car models, so it'll likely be a while before most of us get to experience it. Perhaps, as the list of features grows, it will offer enough value for even more automobile manufacturers to consider offering it in place of their own homegrown systems. Only time will tell.
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Al Sutton of Snapp Automotive posted the new logo on Twitter, showing that it consists of a distinctive representation of the acronym AAOS, which stands for Android Automotive Operating System. In addition, the folks at 9to5Google shared the animation used during startup.
Currently, Android Automotive is either available or coming soon to only a small number of car models, so it'll likely be a while before most of us get to experience it. Perhaps, as the list of features grows, it will offer enough value for even more automobile manufacturers to consider offering it in place of their own homegrown systems. Only time will tell.
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#22
Android Auto bugs, issues & problems tracker: Here's the current status
Android Auto has over the recent past experienced rapid growth to become a staple platform for keeping drivers connected to their cars.
Android Auto has over the recent past experienced rapid growth to become a staple platform for keeping drivers connected to their cars.
Today, you no longer need your phone to call a friend when on the wheel. Android Auto not only lets you communicate with your friend hands-free, but also play music and even navigate through Maps and Waze.
Of course, with every new update to the standalone app, Google strives to add new features, improve existing ones as well as address some annoying bugs, issues and problems faced by users.
Not long ago, for instance, Android Auto was updated with split-screen support for cars with wide screens and fixed disconnection issues with the March security patch for Pixel phones.
But since Google doesn’t make Android Auto-powered cars and only writes the software, at times new feature additions and even bugs/issues that arise require the intervention of the actual car makers.
Keeping track of if and when the various players involved will be addressing a certain bug, issue or problem can be a daunting task. It gets even harder with making follow-ups to issues raised by users.
In this article, though, we’ve simplified it by putting everything you need to know about the current status of Android Auto bugs, issues and problems that have been raised in one place.
As expected, we will regularly update this article with new info whenever there are fresh developments, so be sure to bookmark it so that you don’t miss out.
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Of course, with every new update to the standalone app, Google strives to add new features, improve existing ones as well as address some annoying bugs, issues and problems faced by users.
Not long ago, for instance, Android Auto was updated with split-screen support for cars with wide screens and fixed disconnection issues with the March security patch for Pixel phones.
But since Google doesn’t make Android Auto-powered cars and only writes the software, at times new feature additions and even bugs/issues that arise require the intervention of the actual car makers.
Keeping track of if and when the various players involved will be addressing a certain bug, issue or problem can be a daunting task. It gets even harder with making follow-ups to issues raised by users.
In this article, though, we’ve simplified it by putting everything you need to know about the current status of Android Auto bugs, issues and problems that have been raised in one place.
As expected, we will regularly update this article with new info whenever there are fresh developments, so be sure to bookmark it so that you don’t miss out.
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#23
Android Auto nearly ready to launch USB cable quality checker; here’s how it works
Android Auto is finally nearing a rollout for a tool we first spotted nearly a year ago. With the latest update, Android Auto can check the quality of your USB cable to see if it’s causing you any issues.
Android Auto is finally nearing a rollout for a tool we first spotted nearly a year ago. With the latest update, Android Auto can check the quality of your USB cable to see if it’s causing you any issues.
It’s not unusual for Android Auto to have connection hiccups, but the cause is usually the same. If you’re having trouble with Android Auto, odds are that it’s because your USB cable isn’t quite up to the quality it should be. Google has even long said this is a probable cause, with a support page that’s been around for years explicitly saying that “not all USB cables will work with all cars.”
Now, Google is helping Android Auto users to check if the USB cable is the root cause of their problems. Originally called the “Connectivity Troubleshooter” when we first uncovered the tool, Google has added “USB Startup Diagnostics” to Android Auto 7.5 and up, though the feature isn’t actually rolling out yet — we were able to force it on our end to give it a quick test, though. Mishaal Rahman on Twitter highlighted the quiet addition.
When the feature does roll out, you’ll see it under the “Connection Help” menu for Android Auto. Launching the USB cable quality checker in Android Auto will ask you to disconnect the current cable, plug it back in, and then the system will automatically run a test to determine if the cable is up to the task of running Android Auto properly, as pictured below.
It’s unclear when Google plans to push this feature live to all Android Auto users, but it seems like it will be coming sooner rather than later, given work has been underway for nearly a year.
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Now, Google is helping Android Auto users to check if the USB cable is the root cause of their problems. Originally called the “Connectivity Troubleshooter” when we first uncovered the tool, Google has added “USB Startup Diagnostics” to Android Auto 7.5 and up, though the feature isn’t actually rolling out yet — we were able to force it on our end to give it a quick test, though. Mishaal Rahman on Twitter highlighted the quiet addition.
When the feature does roll out, you’ll see it under the “Connection Help” menu for Android Auto. Launching the USB cable quality checker in Android Auto will ask you to disconnect the current cable, plug it back in, and then the system will automatically run a test to determine if the cable is up to the task of running Android Auto properly, as pictured below.
It’s unclear when Google plans to push this feature live to all Android Auto users, but it seems like it will be coming sooner rather than later, given work has been underway for nearly a year.
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#24
How to use wireless Android Auto
The first and most important factor in using Android Auto wirelessly is to see if your Android smartphone supports the functionality. Luckily, it’s not hard to get a device with support.
To use wireless Android Auto, your phone needs to meet the following software requirements:
Most cars that support Android Auto generally support the wired version of the platform, but it’s becoming increasingly common for carmakers to support wireless Android Auto natively in their vehicles.
The first and most important factor in using Android Auto wirelessly is to see if your Android smartphone supports the functionality. Luckily, it’s not hard to get a device with support.
To use wireless Android Auto, your phone needs to meet the following software requirements:
- Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy device with Android 10 or higher
- Select Samsung Galaxy devices running Android 9.0 or higher (Galaxy S8, Note 8)
- Any Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher
- All devices need 5GHz Wi-Fi support
Most cars that support Android Auto generally support the wired version of the platform, but it’s becoming increasingly common for carmakers to support wireless Android Auto natively in their vehicles.
If you car does have support for wireless Android Auto, pairing is pretty simple. In most cases, simply pair to your car’s Bluetooth through the infotainment system’s settings menu. After that, the car and your phone will talk to each other to establish a Wi-Fi connection and, in turn, launch Android Auto on the car’s display. After initial pairing, this process should be automatic.
This process may vary based on your vehicle’s infotainment system. In some cases, you’ll need to look for a “Connect phone” option under an Android Auto app or turn on Android Auto in the car’s settings.
How to add wireless Android Auto to your car
If your car does not already have support for wireless Android Auto, it’s becoming quite easy to add support through aftermarket products.
The easiest way to add wireless Android Auto to a car that already supports the wired version is with a USB dongle. Currently, there are three devices that are great for delivering this feature. The first is the Motorola MA1, which costs $90 and is available from Amazon or Target. This dongle, while hard to find in stock, is the only device certified by Google to add wireless support to the company’s infotainment experience. It works brilliantly.
Further, there are two dongles that emerged from crowdfunding campaigns. AAWireless was the very first product to accomplish this task, and as we stated in a previous review, it’s a wonderful little device. You can still order it on Indiegogo for $85, with shipping usually two to four weeks from the time of your order. Finally, there’s Carsifi, which you can also order from Indiegogo for $99, though it’s often on sale for $89. This product’s claim to fame is that it has a button to switch from one phone connection to another.
With the Motorola MA1, pairing is incredibly quick and easy. Simply plug in Motorola MA1 to your car’s USB port (note: the dongle only supports USB-A connections) and let it turn on. Once on, visit your phone’s Bluetooth settings and look for the MA1. Pair with the dongle, and allow it to activate a Wi-Fi connection. You’ll be prompted automatically from that point to set up Android Auto.
For AAWireless and Carsifi, the process is very similar, aside from one setup step. Before you proceed with the steps listed above, you’ll need to enable Android Auto developer options by opening Android Auto settings and tapping several times on the version number. Once completed, open Android Auto’s three-dot overflow menu and look for Developer settings. High up on the list, you’ll see an option to add wireless projection to settings, which you can then turn on from the previous page. This step may or may not be necessary depending on your device, so look for a toggle to turn on wireless Android Auto before enabling developer settings.
What if my car doesn’t have Android Auto at all?
Alternatively, if your car doesn’t already have the wired form of Android Auto, there are still options.
Going the easy route, there are GPS-style devices that you can mount in your car which support Android Auto. We tested an IYING device that costs $260 on Amazon and supports wireless Android Auto. Road Top offers a similar device with a wider screen for $299.
While installation is convenient on devices like these, ideally that money should go toward a new head unit. These devices, which can be installed on your own, but are best handled by a professional, replace your car’s existing infotainment system entirely. It’s a great way to breathe life into older cars or just add a new feature.
Popular brands such as Pioneer and JVC Kenwood support wireless Android Auto on some of their high-end systems.
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This process may vary based on your vehicle’s infotainment system. In some cases, you’ll need to look for a “Connect phone” option under an Android Auto app or turn on Android Auto in the car’s settings.
How to add wireless Android Auto to your car
If your car does not already have support for wireless Android Auto, it’s becoming quite easy to add support through aftermarket products.
The easiest way to add wireless Android Auto to a car that already supports the wired version is with a USB dongle. Currently, there are three devices that are great for delivering this feature. The first is the Motorola MA1, which costs $90 and is available from Amazon or Target. This dongle, while hard to find in stock, is the only device certified by Google to add wireless support to the company’s infotainment experience. It works brilliantly.
Further, there are two dongles that emerged from crowdfunding campaigns. AAWireless was the very first product to accomplish this task, and as we stated in a previous review, it’s a wonderful little device. You can still order it on Indiegogo for $85, with shipping usually two to four weeks from the time of your order. Finally, there’s Carsifi, which you can also order from Indiegogo for $99, though it’s often on sale for $89. This product’s claim to fame is that it has a button to switch from one phone connection to another.
With the Motorola MA1, pairing is incredibly quick and easy. Simply plug in Motorola MA1 to your car’s USB port (note: the dongle only supports USB-A connections) and let it turn on. Once on, visit your phone’s Bluetooth settings and look for the MA1. Pair with the dongle, and allow it to activate a Wi-Fi connection. You’ll be prompted automatically from that point to set up Android Auto.
For AAWireless and Carsifi, the process is very similar, aside from one setup step. Before you proceed with the steps listed above, you’ll need to enable Android Auto developer options by opening Android Auto settings and tapping several times on the version number. Once completed, open Android Auto’s three-dot overflow menu and look for Developer settings. High up on the list, you’ll see an option to add wireless projection to settings, which you can then turn on from the previous page. This step may or may not be necessary depending on your device, so look for a toggle to turn on wireless Android Auto before enabling developer settings.
What if my car doesn’t have Android Auto at all?
Alternatively, if your car doesn’t already have the wired form of Android Auto, there are still options.
Going the easy route, there are GPS-style devices that you can mount in your car which support Android Auto. We tested an IYING device that costs $260 on Amazon and supports wireless Android Auto. Road Top offers a similar device with a wider screen for $299.
While installation is convenient on devices like these, ideally that money should go toward a new head unit. These devices, which can be installed on your own, but are best handled by a professional, replace your car’s existing infotainment system entirely. It’s a great way to breathe life into older cars or just add a new feature.
Popular brands such as Pioneer and JVC Kenwood support wireless Android Auto on some of their high-end systems.
Credit: Google
I personally think it's better to use Android auto with cable. Keeps the phone charged as well.
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#26
Yes, I agree.
For wireless connection we need a phone with Android 11 and above, Also, this is convenient since you’re saving the extra step of connecting and disconnecting your phone every time you step in and out of your car.
For wired connections, as you said, the phone also keeps the charging on so not to worry about phone charging during a long drive.!
For wireless connection we need a phone with Android 11 and above, Also, this is convenient since you’re saving the extra step of connecting and disconnecting your phone every time you step in and out of your car.
For wired connections, as you said, the phone also keeps the charging on so not to worry about phone charging during a long drive.!
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#27
Google Android Auto updated to 7.4.6209
Recently, Google announced plenty of new features for Android, through which you can set Android Auto to start automatically when you connect your Android phone to a compatible car, so you can use it every time. Once you’re on the road, Android Auto will help you complete tasks so you can focus on the road.
Android Auto 7.4.6209
Android Auto is receiving a new update with version 7.4.6209 and updated package size of 34.89 MB. However, there’s no new feature or change noted except some common fixes.
Thus, if you want to install the latest update on your smartphone, then open the Google Play Store app. Now, in the top right, tap on the Profile icon and click on Manage apps and devices.
After that tap on Manage, here you will get the option of Update Available, click on it. Now, click on the app, you’d like to update. Also, you can directly get this latest update from the link mentioned below.
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Recently, Google announced plenty of new features for Android, through which you can set Android Auto to start automatically when you connect your Android phone to a compatible car, so you can use it every time. Once you’re on the road, Android Auto will help you complete tasks so you can focus on the road.
Android Auto 7.4.6209
Android Auto is receiving a new update with version 7.4.6209 and updated package size of 34.89 MB. However, there’s no new feature or change noted except some common fixes.
Thus, if you want to install the latest update on your smartphone, then open the Google Play Store app. Now, in the top right, tap on the Profile icon and click on Manage apps and devices.
After that tap on Manage, here you will get the option of Update Available, click on it. Now, click on the app, you’d like to update. Also, you can directly get this latest update from the link mentioned below.
- Get Android Auto 7.4.6209– APKMirror
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#28
Wireless Android Auto adapters - Motorola MA1, AAWireless, Carsifi — What’s the difference?
Android Auto is typically used in a wired form, with a cable connecting your car to your phone. That connection slowly charges your phone while transmitting data over to the car to project Android Auto on the infotainment display. Wired Android Auto has become commonplace in virtually every new vehicle, but its wireless counterpart very much has not.
As such, a trend has emerged to offer adapters that can take over a car’s USB port and connect to your phone wirelessly. This was originally done through unofficial means, but Google has actually officially licensed at least one product to support the functionality.
There are currently three adapters that can add wireless Android Auto to your car. The first one that was released was AAWireless, which is developed by a small team and was brought to the market on the back of crowdfunding. The simple adapter has a detachable cable that connects to your car and projects wireless Android Auto to your car. It has a companion app that can deliver firmware updates, assist with pairing, and make more advanced tweaks to the experience if you opt to do so. AAWireless is the jack-of-all-trades in this comparison, offering a simple setup with more under the hood.
Android Auto is typically used in a wired form, with a cable connecting your car to your phone. That connection slowly charges your phone while transmitting data over to the car to project Android Auto on the infotainment display. Wired Android Auto has become commonplace in virtually every new vehicle, but its wireless counterpart very much has not.
As such, a trend has emerged to offer adapters that can take over a car’s USB port and connect to your phone wirelessly. This was originally done through unofficial means, but Google has actually officially licensed at least one product to support the functionality.
There are currently three adapters that can add wireless Android Auto to your car. The first one that was released was AAWireless, which is developed by a small team and was brought to the market on the back of crowdfunding. The simple adapter has a detachable cable that connects to your car and projects wireless Android Auto to your car. It has a companion app that can deliver firmware updates, assist with pairing, and make more advanced tweaks to the experience if you opt to do so. AAWireless is the jack-of-all-trades in this comparison, offering a simple setup with more under the hood.
AAWireless costs $85 and is still shipping through Indiegogo, usually with a one-month wait, depending on the region.
The Motorola MA1, meanwhile, is the only product officially licensed to deliver wireless Android Auto to vehicles. It has a built-in USB-A connection and works without any apps. Just pair over Bluetooth and the rest is handled as if you were wired to the car. The focus of the product is simplicity, a goal it certainly reaches.
MA1 has been incredibly popular among customers, and that’s led to the $90 wireless Android Auto dongle being completely out of stock at Amazon and Target for weeks. You can try your luck with alerts, but this is a hard device to get your hands on.
There’s also another wireless Android Auto adapter that was born out of crowdfunding, Carsifi. This dongle is similar to AAWireless in that it has a companion app for advanced functions and updates, but has one stand-out feature in a quick switch button that allows you to easily switch the phone that the dongle connects to.
This $90 dongle seems like a solid option so far. It can be purchased through Indiegogo, typically shipping within a month.
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The Motorola MA1, meanwhile, is the only product officially licensed to deliver wireless Android Auto to vehicles. It has a built-in USB-A connection and works without any apps. Just pair over Bluetooth and the rest is handled as if you were wired to the car. The focus of the product is simplicity, a goal it certainly reaches.
MA1 has been incredibly popular among customers, and that’s led to the $90 wireless Android Auto dongle being completely out of stock at Amazon and Target for weeks. You can try your luck with alerts, but this is a hard device to get your hands on.
There’s also another wireless Android Auto adapter that was born out of crowdfunding, Carsifi. This dongle is similar to AAWireless in that it has a companion app for advanced functions and updates, but has one stand-out feature in a quick switch button that allows you to easily switch the phone that the dongle connects to.
This $90 dongle seems like a solid option so far. It can be purchased through Indiegogo, typically shipping within a month.
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#29
New Split Screen Android Auto redesign coming this summer
As part of its I/O 2022 developers' conference, Google showcased the next iteration of its Android Auto app mirroring interface for cars rolling out this Summer. The refreshed interface now features a split screen layout that should make multitasking easier by reducing the number of times users will need to return to the home screen for simple tasks.
The main change in the application is that the user interface will be more flexible in adapting to different car screen sizes and orientations. It will also have a default split-screen look, offering drivers easier control over the major functions. Google is also working to bring more video content and casting capability to the Android Auto. This will allow users to cast videos on the car’s display.
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As part of its I/O 2022 developers' conference, Google showcased the next iteration of its Android Auto app mirroring interface for cars rolling out this Summer. The refreshed interface now features a split screen layout that should make multitasking easier by reducing the number of times users will need to return to the home screen for simple tasks.
The main change in the application is that the user interface will be more flexible in adapting to different car screen sizes and orientations. It will also have a default split-screen look, offering drivers easier control over the major functions. Google is also working to bring more video content and casting capability to the Android Auto. This will allow users to cast videos on the car’s display.
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#30
Apple announces Multi-Display CarPlay with integrated speedometer, Climate Controls, and more
Apple today at WWDC 2022 announced the "next generation" of CarPlay, which will support multiple displays within a vehicle, offer built-in climate controls for adjusting the temperature of the A/C or heat within the CarPlay interface, and more.
Apple today at WWDC 2022 announced the "next generation" of CarPlay, which will support multiple displays within a vehicle, offer built-in climate controls for adjusting the temperature of the A/C or heat within the CarPlay interface, and more.
The next-generation CarPlay experience will be able to provide content across multiple screens within a vehicle, and deeper integration with a vehicle's hardware will allow users to control the radio, adjust climate controls, and more directly within CarPlay. Apple said the new version of CarPlay will also seamlessly display a vehicle's speedometer, fuel level, temperature, and more on the instrument cluster.
Apple added that CarPlay users will be able to personalize their driving experience by choosing different gauge cluster designs, and widgets will provide at-a-glance information from the Weather and Music apps right on a vehicle's dashboard.
Apple said the first vehicles to support the new CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and more. Apple said it will share more information about the new CarPlay experience in the future.
Introduced in 2014, CarPlay is Apple's in-vehicle software platform that can be accessed through a vehicle's infotainment system when an iPhone is connected to the vehicle with a Lightning cable or wirelessly in vehicles that support wireless CarPlay.
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Apple added that CarPlay users will be able to personalize their driving experience by choosing different gauge cluster designs, and widgets will provide at-a-glance information from the Weather and Music apps right on a vehicle's dashboard.
Apple said the first vehicles to support the new CarPlay experience will be announced in late 2023, with committed automakers including Ford, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche, and more. Apple said it will share more information about the new CarPlay experience in the future.
Introduced in 2014, CarPlay is Apple's in-vehicle software platform that can be accessed through a vehicle's infotainment system when an iPhone is connected to the vehicle with a Lightning cable or wirelessly in vehicles that support wireless CarPlay.
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