{
  "id": 19517704,
  "title": "Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter is now available, but at nearly twice the price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/motorola-ma2-wireless-android-auto-adapter-is-now-available-but-at",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T15:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/11/11/motorola-ma2-wireless-android-auto-adapter-launch/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After months of anticipation, the Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter is finally available for purchase in the US, albeit at a significantly higher price point. While the market is saturated with wireless Android Auto adapters, the Motorola MA1 gained attention due to its direct backing by Google. However, the newer MA2 adapter appears to be an improved version with hardware upgrades, including the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A cables. The standout feature is that it is the \"only one engineered by Google.\" The new adapter is now up for grabs on Amazon for $69.99, a notable increase from the anticipated price of $39.95 and the initial listing of $69.99 on the Motorola Sound website. The discrepancy in pricing is disappointing, as it effectively doubles the cost compared to the original estimate. Shipping estimates indicate delivery around mid-late December, although this may vary based on location, with some regions having secured the device weeks prior to public availability. The Motorola MA2 is currently fetching pre-orders on Amazon, with the writer expressing excitement for hands-on reviews.",
  "summary": "After first appearing months ago, the Motorola MA2 wireless Android Auto adapter is officially available for purchase in the US, but at a much higher price than expected. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "3 Android Auto apps I still need because Google Maps and Waze can't do everything",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/3-android-auto-apps-i-still-need-because-google-maps-and-waze-cant-do",
        "published": "2026-11-11T00:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Adobe wants to make laboriously switching apps a thing of the past — starting with a two-way partnership with Google",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/adobe-wants-to-make-laboriously-switching-apps-a-thing-of-the-past",
        "published": "2026-11-11T10:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}