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- 1Porsche offers factory CarPlay retrofit kits for older 911s●One thing I love about Porsche is that they keep offering infotainment upgrades to their older models. This year, the 99
Porsche continues to support owners of older cars by offering factory infotainment retrofits. This year, 997.2 and 991.1 generation 911s, along with 987.2 and 981 Boxsters and Caymans, can be upgraded with official kits that add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Observers are praising the company for keeping legacy models up to date rather than limiting modern features to new vehicles.
- 2Tiny adapter makes CarPlay and Android Auto wireless▼This tiny gadget turns your CarPay or Android Auto wireless – without upgrading your car
A small adapter is being covered by tech and auto outlets as a way to turn existing wired CarPlay or Android Auto systems wireless without replacing the car's head unit. The device plugs into the car's USB port and connects a phone over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, letting drivers keep their current infotainment setup. Coverage is framing it as a cheap upgrade for older vehicles that only support wired connections.
- 3Pixel Watch 5, Belkin charger and OmniBook 3 headline new tech deals●Deals: Pixel Watch 5 up to $138 off, Belkin 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charger for Android, OmniBook 3 $150 off, more Joining t
A fresh round of tech discounts is underway, with the Google Pixel Watch 5 discounted by up to $138 and HP's OmniBook 3 laptop cut by $150. Belkin's 25W 3-in-1 magnetic charger for Android is also on sale, alongside the new Twelve South AirFly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter at $40, timed with Amazon's early fall Prime Day sale event.
- 4Google rolls out September 2026 System updates for Android●What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U] The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily det
Google has published its monthly Google System release notes for September 2026, detailing changes to Play services and the Play Store across Android phones and tablets, Wear OS, Google and Android TV, Android Auto, and Android on PC. The updates are the standard monthly rollout that keeps devices current without full OS upgrades.
- 5Android Auto works offline if you prepare before driving▼Android Auto doesn't need the internet, but you have to prepare before you leave
Android Auto can function without an internet connection, but drivers need to set things up in advance. Guides note that downloaded offline maps, pre-loaded media and saved messages let navigation and entertainment keep working when the phone loses signal. The advice is practical for road trips and areas with poor mobile coverage, prompting drivers to double-check their setup before setting off.
- 6Turning an old phone into a dedicated Android Auto device●I turned an old phone into a permanent Android Auto device, and my main phone never connects to the car anymore
A tech writer describes repurposing an old Android phone as a permanent Android Auto unit in their car, so the everyday phone no longer needs to connect at all. The idea is getting attention as a cheap alternative to buying a dedicated car stereo or wireless adapter, though practical questions remain about power, heat and keeping the old phone updated.
- 7Android Auto 17.9 Spotted Online Ahead of Release●Android Auto 17.9 Spotted Online, Here's How You Can Download It
Android Auto version 17.9 has been spotted online, with instructions circulating on how to download it ahead of its official rollout. The update is the latest in Google's incremental releases for its in-car platform, and users are sharing how to sideload it to get new fixes and features early.