It might sound weird to use Android Auto outside of a vehicle, but doing so has unexpected productivity benefits.

It's like adding a turbo to your infotainment system ...

Android Auto is widely available in new vehicles, if not an outright standard feature. The platform takes your Android phone and gives you a simplified, driver-optimized version of the interface right ...

Pressing the Android Auto icon on a vehicle display - Topuria Design/Shutterstock In the early days of Android Auto, the platform was meant to be a simple way to access navigation, music, and phone ...

The beauty of Android Auto has always been that it seamlessly integrates your smartphone's capabilities into your car's dash display. Features like GPS, music, call, and text controls are at the top ...

I unlocked Android Auto's developer settings menu, and I'm never going back ...

Android Auto is at its best when it stays out of the way. I don't need every compatible app, widget, or shortcut competing ...

CarPlay and Android Auto can reduce distractions and ensure you're safer on the road, but they can put stresses on your phone ...