Spotify's music-streaming Car Thing needed a smartphone app to run, and is now being replaced by that smartphone app. In 2022, the popular music streaming platform Spotify came out with the Car Thing, ...

Rolling out with the latest update, Spotify is getting a redesign on Android Auto and also adding support for “Jam” on the car’s display. Announced back at Google I/O 2025 earlier this year, Spotify ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Spotify’s latest Android Auto update brings the Jam feature to car displays, letting friends join in and contribute music. The feature allows passengers to join a shared music queue by scanning a QR ...

There are many reasons why I still choose Spotify over other music streaming services, and I’m aware that some readers think I’m crazy — but hear me out. I’ve already mentioned why Spotify Duo is ...

If you’re noticing some issues with your Android Auto experience as of late, you’re not alone, as users are reporting problems with the display looking washed out, as well as the Spotify app having ...

Last week, Google revealed a lot of changes coming to Android Auto. Last week, Google revealed a lot of changes coming to Android Auto. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment.