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Bogdan Popa

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Personal motto:

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow" - Jeff Valdez, Stand-up Comedian.

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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world, and more often than not, you’ll see him writing about the whole thing with a typing speed that a traffic camera could easily issue a ticket for.

He typically carries both an iPhone and Android device because there’s no such thing as the perfect phone, and he drives a car that some say is blue, others say is green.

His guilty pleasure is finding bugs in Android Auto (cc @Google, you’d better keep an eye on his reports, as these could actually help you refine the experience behind the wheel), and he occasionally tries out all kinds of weird gadgets that many people didn’t even know they exist.

His daily tech arsenal also includes a smartwatch and earbuds because that’s how geeks rock, as well as a laptop that has nothing in common with fruit.

Bogdan’s long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space in the trunk for his kid’s toys, as well as convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as the phones that these two companies build.

When he’s not writing about cars, Bogdan’s probably trying to fit a bike in the 375-liter trunk of his car or posting tech stuff for autoevolution’s sister site Softpedia.
Key Android Auto Feature Broken Down, Fixed, Then Broken Down Again
Key Android Auto Feature Broken Down, Fixed, Then Broken Down Again

30 May 2020, 18:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The “Internet connection isn’t strong enough” Android Auto saga is far from over, despite a fix that was released by Google earlier this month. It’s all because another update that the company has recently shipped to Andr...

 
Another Waze Navigation Feature Seems to Be Broken Down All of a Sudden
Another Waze Navigation Feature Seems to Be Broken Down All of a Sudden

29 May 2020, 11:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re using Waze, and there’s a big chance that you do given how popular this app currently is, you probably noticed that lately, the experience with the app has been inconsistent, to say the least. After many complained of Waze ...

 
A New Google Maps Version Is Now Available on Android and Android Auto
A New Google Maps Version Is Now Available on Android and Android Auto

29 May 2020, 11:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just released a new Google Maps update for Android and Android Auto, so users who rely on this app for navigation, as well as those who like to explore new locations with the mobile app can download it right away. As everybody knows ...

 
CarPlay App Tells Ford Owners They’re Driving Faster Than They Think
CarPlay App Tells Ford Owners They’re Driving Faster Than They Think

28 May 2020, 14:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the cool features of the Google-owned Waze (and which comes and goes in Google Maps in various regions across the world) is showing the actual speed of the car when using navigation on the phone or on the head unit with Android Auto or CarPl...

 
Google Silently Releases Android Auto in More Countries
Google Silently Releases Android Auto in More Countries

28 May 2020, 14:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has reportedly launched Android Auto in new countries, as users have started seeing it in the Google Play Store and they are allowed to install it just like any other Android game or app. While it’s technically possible to install a...

 
Latest Android Auto Version Said to Cause Sudden Phone Overheating
Latest Android Auto Version Said to Cause Sudden Phone Overheating

27 May 2020, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A rather unusual problem with Android Auto seems to be causing phones that are connected to the car, powering the app, to suffer from sudden overheating, according to reports. While it’s not exactly clear what has triggered this behavior, ...

 
Wireless Android Auto Keeps Disconnecting and Nobody Knows What’s Going On
Wireless Android Auto Keeps Disconnecting and Nobody Knows What’s Going On

27 May 2020, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The wireless version of Android Auto comes with extra convenience over the typical wired connection, pretty much because the moment you turn on the engine, everything starts automatically without the need for plugging the mobile device. While wi...

 
Google Says Everybody Starts Using Google Maps Again
Google Says Everybody Starts Using Google Maps Again

26 May 2020, 12:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps is one of the most popular mobile apps, as millions use it for navigation and to explore new locations across the world. But in the last few months, Google Maps’ usage has obviously collapsed, as the world has been in lockdown ...

 
CarPlay Users Claim Waze Sometimes Forgets to Warn of Speed Cameras
CarPlay Users Claim Waze Sometimes Forgets to Warn of Speed Cameras

26 May 2020, 12:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The engine that powers Waze is what makes this traffic navigation app truly special, as it’s a community-driven application that’s based on user reports to warn of speed cameras, traffic jams, or road hazards discovered on the route. ...

 
Sygic Releases New Fuelio Update with Cool New Features and Welcome Fixes
Sygic Releases New Fuelio Update with Cool New Features and Welcome Fixes

25 May 2020, 14:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re looking for a mobile app that can help you track mileage and keep an eye on fuel consumption and the overall maintenance costs for your car, Fuelio is one of the best choices. Developed by Sygic, the same company that brought us ...

 
The Latest iPhone Update Comes with an Unexpected Audio Change on Uconnect Cars
The Latest iPhone Update Comes with an Unexpected Audio Change on Uconnect Cars

25 May 2020, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple rolled out iOS 13.5 only a few days ago for all supported iPhones, but this new update didn’t bring anything new for CarPlay users. But as it turns out, the update to the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system is act...

 
The Latest ViaMichelin App Comes with New Features on Android and iPhone
The Latest ViaMichelin App Comes with New Features on Android and iPhone

25 May 2020, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / ViaMichelin continues to be one super-popular mobile app, despite many people actually finding it rather redundant given it offers features similar to so many other apps out there. But when it comes to route planning, ViaMichelin is the name tha...

 
Lamborghini Gallardo with a Tesla-Style Display Isn’t Your Average Sportscar
Lamborghini Gallardo with a Tesla-Style Display Isn’t Your Average Sportscar

25 May 2020, 13:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Everybody loves the huge vertical display inside Tesla’s Model S, and this is the reason so many head unit manufacturers have tried to build aftermarket replacements for lots of popular car models out there. So today, even if you don&rsquo...

 
Easy Fixes for a Super-Annoying Android Auto Problem
Easy Fixes for a Super-Annoying Android Auto Problem

25 May 2020, 13:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the most important bugs that have recently been resolved by Google concerns voice commands, as users were unable to perform tasks hands-free while driving. Needless to say, this has been one major annoyance since the beginning of the year...

 
New Versions of GasBuddy Released for Android and iPhone
New Versions of GasBuddy Released for Android and iPhone

24 May 2020, 16:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Let’s be honest about it, almost everybody uses GasBuddy, and it’s not like there are too many worthy alternatives out there. Specifically built to help find the cheapest gas around, GasBuddy comes with dedicated apps on Android and ...

 
Android Auto Music Player App Updated with Highly-Anticipated Features
Android Auto Music Player App Updated with Highly-Anticipated Features

24 May 2020, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, and a few others dominate the music player category as far as Android Auto is concerned, there are tons of other apps that provide users with useful features specifically aimed at locally-stored libraries. A...

 
Google Maps Quietly Updated with a New Feature Nobody’s Going to Like
Google Maps Quietly Updated with a New Feature Nobody’s Going to Like

24 May 2020, 14:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps continues to be the mobile app and service that everyone loves and uses, but on the other hand, it doesn’t necessarily mean that all updates are well received by users out there. For example, while everybody seems to love the t...

 
Kind Internet Stranger Fixes Android Auto on Samsung Galaxy S20
Kind Internet Stranger Fixes Android Auto on Samsung Galaxy S20

24 May 2020, 14:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Samsung Galaxy S20 was officially launched in the spring of this year, and since it’s one of the best Android phones right now, quite a lot of people actually upgraded to this new model. But as far as Android Auto users are concerned, ...

 
Awkward Android Auto Bug Triggers Auto-Launch with Standard Wall Chargers
Awkward Android Auto Bug Triggers Auto-Launch with Standard Wall Chargers

24 May 2020, 13:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto was developed in such a way that the app automatically launches when the phone is connected to a car and the head unit is detected. And while the auto-launch feature is something that truly makes sense because the overall experience...

 
Google Urged to Update Android Auto with Dual-SIM Support
Google Urged to Update Android Auto with Dual-SIM Support

23 May 2020, 15:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One key feature that’s still missing in Android Auto after all these years is dual-SIM support, which means users whose phones come with such capabilities can’t select which SIM they want to use for calls or responding to text messages....

 

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