Android Auto is preparing to add home screen widgets. The feature is codenamed “Earth” and will allow users to add widgets from their phone apps directly to the Android Auto dashboard. Some widgets ...

By tweaking a few overlooked settings and leveraging a few powerful shortcuts, my morning commute has become more productive.

What’s happened? Google is preparing several updates for its in-car smartphone projection system — Android Auto — and they could arrive soon. Why is this important? Both features aim to improve your ...