Android Auto 17.0 is now live for all users. This is the first part of the good news. The second is at least as important.

There's a good chance you're missing out on some cool Android Auto features by making these all-too-common mistakes.

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.

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...