Android

Google Rolls Out Fix for Android Auto's Recent Crashing Issues

Google has confirmed it’s rolling out a fix for the Android Auto crashes and disconnections that plagued users after the 17.2 update, tracing the issue to uncertified aftermarket head units. Beta ...

You Can Install Even More Apps On Android Auto Using This Simple Trick

Android Auto brings a lot of functionality to your car dashboard, but the list of supported apps is limited. Developer Mode ...

I use Android Auto in my living room now - and it solves one of my biggest productivity problems

How to use Android Auto outside your car . The premise is simple -- you install an app on your old device to serve as the ...
criticalhit.net

Why the Android Head Unit Market is High-Risk (And How to Buy Safely)

The popularity of Android head units has exploded in recent years. Offering large touchscreens, wireless connectivity, navigation apps, and customisation options at prices far lower than many factory ...
GitHub

An open-source, offline-first Android launcher built specifically for aftermarket car head units.

Most modern head unit setups rely on wireless CarPlay or Android Auto for navigation and media. That means the head unit itself is offline 90% of the time. I designed this launcher around that reality ...
9to5google

Google AI Studio can now build Android apps, Android Studio adds iOS app porting

Following The Android Show, Google made several developer announcements at I/O 2026, led by AI Studio’s new capability to build native Android apps. The web-based AI Studio now lets you build native ...
TechCrunch

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

The AI coding boom is now coming directly for Android app development. On Tuesday at Google IO 2026, the company announced new native Android app creation capabilities in its web-based Google AI ...
9to5Mac

Google accused of copying Apple’s Liquid Glass look – Android head denies it

Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own customers – but that seemingly isn’t deterring Google from … being inspired by it.
Forbes

Microsoft Shuts Down Outlook App For Android Users In 6 Weeks

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Outlook Lite is about to disappear. Email is one of the highest risk apps on your phone. And ...
Forbes

Google’s New Android Lockdown—Do Not Install These Apps

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. These apps are dangerous. Google is cracking down on sideloading. Users will only be able to ...
Android Authority

My 18 favorite Android apps of 2025

I used hundreds of new apps in 2025, but only a few really stand out in my mind, and some still reside on my phone. While some of my favorite Android apps from 2025 didn’t necessarily launch this year ...