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While playing video on Android Auto is possible, it requires using unofficial methods, extensive setup, and specific devices.

Don't ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box – here's some you need.

While plenty of fantastic streaming services exist, everyone knows the pain of your favorite movie suddenly becoming unavailable. Owning your media solves this problem, but you'll need to choose a ...

Is the curtain falling on big-ticket Android updates? Does a yearly release cycle even matter anymore for modern devices?

The "YouTube on Android Auto" drama is about to come to an end, as Google has just confirmed that it has unlocked video apps on Android Auto. We've known for a while that this was bound to happen, as ...

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An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Although it's become such a common phrase that everyone uses, you can't actually FaceTime anyone using an Android phone. That's because FaceTime ...

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu began 2026 by launching Arattai on Android TV, enabling video calls and meetings on large screens.

Android natively supports various video codecs including MPEG-4 SP, H.264 AVC, and H.263. However, your stock Android video player app might not run HEVC files and several other formats if it's old.