4 Android Auto issues that drive users crazy

If there’s one clear company that’s losing the infotainment wars at the moment, it’s Apple with its CarPlay system. In fact, Android Automotive OS, which is entirely different from Android Auto, is rapidly gaining traction with some of the world’s largest automakers. However, in doing so, it’s left Android Auto itself to flounder. As the more open option of the two infotainment titans, Android Auto earns some good marks for its wide applicability, but that same feature also causes it to lose favor with some users. Additionally, it might be worse than Apple CarPlay in one key category, and that’s one thing users don’t want to compromise on in 2026.