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Motorola’s tiny new Android Auto box missed its launch, but there’s good news

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Why This Matters

Motorola's new MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter, delayed until November 2026, offers significant upgrades like multipoint connectivity and support for both USB-A and USB-C, enhancing the driving experience by eliminating wired connections. Despite the delay, its affordable price and features make it a promising addition for consumers seeking seamless smartphone integration in their vehicles. This launch highlights the ongoing evolution of in-car connectivity solutions, emphasizing convenience and versatility for users.

Key Takeaways

Paul Jones / Android Authority

TL;DR Motorola has delayed the US launch of its MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter to November 2026.

The company says the $39.95 adapter will be stocked ahead of and throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping season.

The MA2 succeeds the original MA1 with features like multipoint connectivity for two phones and wireless Android Auto over 5GHz Wi-Fi.

Back at MWC 2026, Motorola quietly showed off the MA2, its second-generation wireless Android Auto adapter. At the time, the company said the tiny black box would launch in May, with US availability following in Q3 2026 for around $40. That timeline has now changed.

Motorola has confirmed to Android Authority that the MA2’s US launch has been rescheduled for November 2026. The company says inventory will be available before and throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, positioning the adapter for the Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping season.

Motorola has also finalized pricing, confirming the MA2 will retail for $39.95 in the US.

What to expect from the Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter?

Paul Jones / Android Authority

The MA2 is the successor to Motorola’s original MA1, one of the first officially licensed wireless Android Auto adapters. Like its predecessor, the new adapter lets drivers convert a wired Android Auto connection into a wireless one, eliminating the need to plug in their phone every time they get in the car.

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