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More Signs That a Big Apple Maps Update Is Just Around the Corner
More Signs That a Big Apple Maps Update Is Just Around the Corner

27 Dec 2023, 06:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker is planning an expansion of the Detailed City Experience, and Italy could be the next in the queue

 
Google Has Good News for Android 14 Users Struggling With Android Auto Wireless
Google Has Good News for Android 14 Users Struggling With Android Auto Wireless

27 Dec 2023, 05:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says it has started an investigation, and if everything goes right, it could come up with a fix in the coming weeks

 
Google Maps Will Get Speed Bump Information (With Two Huge Catches)
Google Maps Will Get Speed Bump Information (With Two Huge Catches)

26 Dec 2023, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speed bump information has become critical for navigation apps, as it can help provide warnings to drivers to slow down in advance

 
Xiaomi Announces the First Xiaomi Car Event, Phone Maker Promises a "Mobile Smart Space"
Xiaomi Announces the First Xiaomi Car Event, Phone Maker Promises a "Mobile Smart Space"

26 Dec 2023, 11:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chinese tech behemoth will host a technology event on December 28 specifically focused on the upcoming Xiaomi Car EV

 
The GTA 6, GTA 5, and Bully 2 Leaks Saga Continues
The GTA 6, GTA 5, and Bully 2 Leaks Saga Continues

26 Dec 2023, 11:30 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / After Sony's Insomniac Games recently got hacked, along with another attempt over at Ubisoft, now, even more leaks surface from Rockstar Games breaches

 
Google Announces Critical Update for Android Auto Wireless
Google Announces Critical Update for Android Auto Wireless

26 Dec 2023, 10:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has recently confirmed that updating Xiaomi phones to Android 14 would resolve a widespread Android Auto wireless bug

 
Indestructible Cable Strong Enough to Pull a Car Can Fix Your CarPlay Nightmare
Indestructible Cable Strong Enough to Pull a Car Can Fix Your CarPlay Nightmare

24 Dec 2023, 14:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Someone has recently created a USB-C cable so tough that it can pull a car; it can run Android Auto and CarPlay thanks to multiple connection options

 
These Screenshots Prove Apple Maps Is a Lot More Beautiful Than Google Maps
These Screenshots Prove Apple Maps Is a Lot More Beautiful Than Google Maps

24 Dec 2023, 10:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Apple Maps experience, which includes the iPhone maker's in-house maps, includes beautiful 3D scenery and fascinating shots

 
Android 14 Kills Android Auto Wireless And Nobody Likes the Fix
Android 14 Kills Android Auto Wireless And Nobody Likes the Fix

24 Dec 2023, 09:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new operating system update breaks down wireless connections to run Android Auto, and the only fix is returning to the wired version

 
First, Rockstar Games Got Hacked, Then Sony's Insomniac, and Now Ubisoft… Who's Next?
First, Rockstar Games Got Hacked, Then Sony's Insomniac, and Now Ubisoft… Who's Next?

23 Dec 2023, 17:49 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / After Rockstar Games got hacked back in 2022, Sony's Insomniac Games recently went through the same ordeal, and now, it seems like Ubisoft was also targeted

 
Another Phone Maker Will Launch a Car, Allow Users to Create Custom Versions
Another Phone Maker Will Launch a Car, Allow Users to Create Custom Versions

23 Dec 2023, 16:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Meizu has confirmed its entry into the automotive space; the phone brand is owned by Geely, the big name behind Volvo and Polestar

 
Someone Created a 510-Degree Dashcam Also Supporting Bikes and Camping
Someone Created a 510-Degree Dashcam Also Supporting Bikes and Camping

23 Dec 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An all-in-one dashcam whose goal is to become a permanent guardian for your car, bike, or motorcycle landed on Kickstarter with intriguing specs

 
This Free App Lets You Watch Videos on CarPlay (No Jailbreak Required)
This Free App Lets You Watch Videos on CarPlay (No Jailbreak Required)

23 Dec 2023, 09:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new app for TrollStore allows users to play videos on the CarPlay infotainment screen; the app doesn't require jailbreaking

 
Celebrate the Holidays With Snowball Launchers in Grand Theft Auto Online
Celebrate the Holidays With Snowball Launchers in Grand Theft Auto Online

22 Dec 2023, 20:13 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / This holiday season, make sure you don't miss out on all the goodies Grand Theft Auto Online has to offer if you simply log in

 
Google and Apple Will Soon Make Misusing an AirTag Nearly Impossible
Google and Apple Will Soon Make Misusing an AirTag Nearly Impossible

22 Dec 2023, 19:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The two companies have joined forces to develop anti-stalking technology that would eventually be bundled with all their smartphones

 
This Is How Tesla's Autosteer Recall Software Fix Works on Customers' Vehicles
This Is How Tesla's Autosteer Recall Software Fix Works on Customers' Vehicles

22 Dec 2023, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has included the Autosteer recall fix in the 2023 Holiday Update, and the owners report that the warnings they receive are utterly annoying

 
Tesla Pulled the Holiday Update To Squash the Bugs, Rolls Out New Version to Employees
Tesla Pulled the Holiday Update To Squash the Bugs, Rolls Out New Version to Employees

22 Dec 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla pulled the Holiday Update after receiving reports about some nasty bugs and is now rolling out a new software version to employees for testing

 
Android Auto 11 Now Available for Everybody
Android Auto 11 Now Available for Everybody

22 Dec 2023, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new release of Android Auto is now available for download as version 11 has graduated from beta and is live for the production channel

 
Android Auto Will Soon Require Newer Android, Update Your Phone or Else
Android Auto Will Soon Require Newer Android, Update Your Phone or Else

22 Dec 2023, 05:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is gearing up for an update for Android Auto system requirements, as users will need a newer version of the operating system

 
Google Maps' UI Got Worse, So This Navigation App Made Its Map View Way Better
Google Maps' UI Got Worse, So This Navigation App Made Its Map View Way Better

21 Dec 2023, 15:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest version of HERE WeGo for iOS adds new improvements to the map view, allowing users to customize how the map looks