Giving up on cables has never been easier, and I recently decided to buy a cheap wireless adapter so you don't have to do; ...

A few years ago, the only way to convert a wired Android Auto connection into wireless was to spend hundreds of bucks on an aftermarket head unit upgrade. Apple users were a bit luckier, as Carlinkit ...

I’ve long believed that wired is superior to wireless in almost every instance, and it mostly is. You’ll get the best speeds when physically tethered to the wall while charging a phone. Ethernet is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only ...

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Cody has been writing with Android Police for ten years. While best known for the hundreds of APK Teardowns and breaking news on many of Google’s new products and services, he also covers deeper ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Android Auto provides a great way to bring your phone's apps and functionality to your car's infotainment display. It offers an interface with ...

Imagine stepping into your car, phone still in your pocket, and instantly seeing your favorite apps: Google Maps, Spotify, WhatsApp, light up your dashboard screen. No cables. No fumbling. Just ...

Wireless CarPlay is a little thing that changes your whole routine. No cable. No phone juggling. You start the car, your maps ...

This article was updated in December 2025. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been available for some time, but wireless connectivity has only recently become standard in new car models. This leaves ...

Some CarPlay adapters are small, affordable devices that allow drivers of vehicles already equipped with CarPlay or Android Auto to access those functions without having to plug in their smartphones.