Convenience comes with compromises — and they add up fast.

Let's be honest about it: using Android Auto without a cable is incredibly more convenient than sticking with cables. If you don't mind losing a little bit of battery during short journeys, Android ...

Android Auto has become one of the most useful tools for modern drivers, allowing smartphones to seamlessly integrate with car infotainment systems. It provides access to navigation, calls, messages, ...

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Cords are so 2010. They been disappearing from desktops, networks and phone accessories for years, and increasingly, they are disappearing from vehicle consoles — both for phone charging and for ...

Kia has recently started selling its own Android Auto and CarPlay wireless adapter, allowing its customers to switch from a wired connection to a no-cable experience without paying for third-party ...

For some drivers, the latest updates to Android Auto have broken support for using a wireless connection, and with no immediate fix. For now, reports of these issues are not particularly widespread.

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