Android smartphones have enjoyed the ability for years now to use a USB-C cable to charge other devices using the battery on their own phone, something that’s handy in a pinch.

While some technologies such as Oppo’s SuperVOOC aren’t fully compatible with the Apple’s charging methodology, tests prove that USB-C cables and fast chargers originally for Android phones ...

In other words, despite running Android Auto on your car’s screen using a USB cable, the device still needs to be paired with the vehicle’s head unit via Bluetooth as well.

Broken USB cables cause big problems for anyone trying to use a wired connection between their phone and their car, but the latest Android Auto update is looking to reduce that frustration. With ...