Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter adds multipoint and undercuts rivals

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR Motorola has revealed the MA2, successor to its original MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter. The new adapter adds multipoint support, letting two phones pair and switch easily in shared cars. It launches in May, with US availability said to start in Q3 2026 at around $40. On the sidelines … Read more

Samsung Auto vs Android Auto: Differences & Features

Samsung Auto: A Deep Dive into the Galaxy Maker’s In-Car Experience Table of Contents Samsung Auto: A Deep Dive into the Galaxy Maker’s In-Car Experience The Emergence of Samsung Auto & Its Foundation Revolutionizing Navigation with Smart Location Awareness Connectivity and Compatibility: A Regional Focus The Future of Samsung Auto: Global Expansion or Niche offering? … Read more

YouTube Not Feeling at Home on Android Auto Ahead of Official App Launch

15 photos Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Google However, many users, including myself, use YouTube to listen to the audio when driving. A YouTube Premium subscription allows users to play the sound even when their smartphones are locked, but non-subscribers sometimes keep their phones unlocked just to be able to listen to the soundtrack. This approach makes sense … Read more

New Android Auto Update Now Available Ahead of Planned App Revolution

15 photos Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution Google doesn’t talk much about Android Auto these days, and most of the changes we spot hide in the new builds the company ships to users who are part of the beta program or enrolled in the stable channel. A new Android Auto build has just received the go-ahead for … Read more

3 Google Maps Features Users Initially Hated but Now Can’t Live Without

18 photos Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution People love to complain. Above all, people love to prove you’re wrong. An application like Google Maps, which has tens of millions of users, is always under fire for something, be it a recent update, a small change, or something not working correctly. Users who criticize the app for anything … Read more

CarPlay, Android Automotive, and Now Android Auto: Carmaker Knows Giving Choice Is a Must

General Motors showed no remorse regarding its decision to block Android Auto and CarPlay in models fitted with Android Automotive—despite the Blazer EV actually hitting software issues—so the American carmaker sees no reason to undo this change and activate other options besides Google’s embedded operating system. Polestar has a difference approach. The carmaker has already … Read more