
Five Android Auto tweaks that actually make driving easier
A tech writer shares five Android Auto settings that boost in-car usability: enable Taskbar widgets to show mini controls (music or maps) in the taskbar; customize the launcher to reorder or hide apps; swap the home screen layout so media controls sit closer to the driver; disable auto-start of last-played media so you choose what to listen to; and use Gemini actions to chain multi-step tasks (like navigating home, adjusting climate, turning on lights, and playing a playlist).