Android Auto’s Hidden Developer Menu Quietly Unlocks Real Driving Control

Android Auto’s Hidden Developer Menu: How a Secret Setting Changes the Driving Experience

For years, Android Auto has occupied a strange position in the technology ecosystem. It’s one of the most widely used pieces of software in modern cars, yet it rarely sparks strong emotions. When it works, it fades into the background, quietly doing its job. When it doesn’t, drivers tend to blame everything except the software itself—the car, the cable, the phone, or simple bad luck. That indifference begins to erode the moment you spend enough time with Android at a deeper level. The longer you observe Google’s platform decisions, the clearer it becomes that Android Auto is not broken—it is … Read more

The End of the Road: Spotify Car Thing discontinued

The End of the Road: Spotify Car Thing discontinued

Spotify discontinues its Car Thing accessory, leaving users with non-functional devices and offering refunds until January 14, 2025. Spotify has officially shut down its first and only hardware product, the Car Thing, as Spotify Car Thing discontinued becomes final. Introduced in April 2021, Car Thing was designed to simplify Spotify music access for vehicles lacking modern infotainment systems. However, as of December 2024, the device has been rendered non-operational, leaving many users frustrated and seeking refunds. The Introduction of Spotify’s Car Thing Car Thing marked Spotify’s ambitious foray into the hardware market. Designed as a sleek and user-friendly in-car music … Read more