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Next iPhone Update Will Make a Good Case for Choosing Apple Maps Over Google Maps
Next iPhone Update Will Make a Good Case for Choosing Apple Maps Over Google Maps

21 Feb 2024, 18:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple will update Apple Maps to display next-turn information in the instrument cluster when the app runs on a CarPlay screen

 
Sony Launches New Premium Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Media Receiver
Sony Launches New Premium Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Media Receiver

20 Feb 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Announced in late 2023, the XAV-AX8500 is now hitting the shelves in several regions worldwide; it supports wireless Android Auto and CarPlay

 
Another Google Maps Feature Spotted Early As Big Changes Are Coming
Another Google Maps Feature Spotted Early As Big Changes Are Coming

20 Feb 2024, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is working on adding Plug & Charge locations to Google Maps, as the company is working on big improvements for Google Maps

 
For the Love of God, Please No: Apple Wants Apple Car "Drivers" to Wear the Vision Pro
For the Love of God, Please No: Apple Wants Apple Car "Drivers" to Wear the Vision Pro

20 Feb 2024, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent describes something I really don't want to happen: drivers using the Vision Pro as a computer system behind the wheel

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

19 Feb 2024, 14:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says it managed to resolve a widespread glitch breaking down Android Auto wireless after the update to Android 14

 
Premium Android Auto Wireless Adapter Hits New Lowest Price
Premium Android Auto Wireless Adapter Hits New Lowest Price

19 Feb 2024, 11:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 Android Auto wireless dongle is available at $59.98 thanks to a 33% discount; the price cut isn't part of a special promo

 
Warm Up Your Android Auto Engines: Android 15 Is Coming
Warm Up Your Android Auto Engines: Android 15 Is Coming

17 Feb 2024, 23:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has shared the official dates for the Android 15 Preview program; the stable builds should start rolling out in the fall

 
Internet Genius Finds the Most Ridiculous Fix for the Most Ridiculous Android Auto Bug
Internet Genius Finds the Most Ridiculous Fix for the Most Ridiculous Android Auto Bug

16 Feb 2024, 18:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Google Pixel owner says they found a workaround for the bug breaking down the audio on calls answered from Android Auto

 
Tourists Spend 7 Days in the Wild After Following Google Maps on Impassable Road
Tourists Spend 7 Days in the Wild After Following Google Maps on Impassable Road

16 Feb 2024, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two German tourists got their car stuck in an area with no cellular reception; they decided to walk to the nearest town and arrived after 7 days

 
GM Super Cruise Network Jumps From 400 to 750k Miles, Includes Lots of Minor Highways
GM Super Cruise Network Jumps From 400 to 750k Miles, Includes Lots of Minor Highways

16 Feb 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The company claims it now has the largest such network in North America following the latest expansion that soared from around 400k to 750k miles

 
Tesla Rolls Out Massive Supercharging Improvements and Better Range Estimates
Tesla Rolls Out Massive Supercharging Improvements and Better Range Estimates

15 Feb 2024, 15:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has been killing it with software updates in the past month and is now pushing it further with massive improvements to the Supercharging experience

 
AirTags Still the Better Option? Nissan Launches Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AirTags Still the Better Option? Nissan Launches Stolen Vehicle Tracking

15 Feb 2024, 05:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan launched a new security feature integrated into the NissanConnect Services app; Vehicle Stolen Tracking is available in the UK

 
Many Android Users Still Switch to iPhones, and Android Auto Bugs Could Be a Reason
Many Android Users Still Switch to iPhones, and Android Auto Bugs Could Be a Reason

15 Feb 2024, 05:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shows that a substantial share of new iPhone buyers previously used Android devices; the numbers show a small decline

 
Stanford Scientists Found a Crazy Way To Extend the Life of Lithium-Metal EV Batteries
Stanford Scientists Found a Crazy Way To Extend the Life of Lithium-Metal EV Batteries

14 Feb 2024, 18:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stanford scientists found out that depleting lithium-metal batteries and letting them rest for a few hours is an effective way to extend their life

 
Rivian Software Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Streaming Services
Rivian Software Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Streaming Services

14 Feb 2024, 14:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian pushed another important update to its fleet, including new features, improvements, and a hint at upcoming support for streaming services

 
Sure: A New Type of Bug Is Now Plaguing Android Auto
Sure: A New Type of Bug Is Now Plaguing Android Auto

14 Feb 2024, 05:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that Android Auto keeps restarting for no reason after installing the most recent application update; a fix might already be live

 
Cameras on Planes: How Google Is Building the Next-Generation Google Maps
Cameras on Planes: How Google Is Building the Next-Generation Google Maps

14 Feb 2024, 04:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant's Immersive View for routes is based on innovative image capture technology, including cameras installed on planes

 
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature All Apps Need
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature All Apps Need

13 Feb 2024, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently updated its mobile navigation software with improved voice guidance that now includes visual references

 
Thief Steals Security Guard's Golf Cart, Has No Idea an AirTag Tracks His Every Move
Thief Steals Security Guard's Golf Cart, Has No Idea an AirTag Tracks His Every Move

13 Feb 2024, 11:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AirTag saves the day after providing police officers with essential location data for a stolen golf cart; the AirTag was planted in the vehicle

 
Authorities to Install Barriers As Drivers Use Google Maps, Not Common Sense
Authorities to Install Barriers As Drivers Use Google Maps, Not Common Sense

12 Feb 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The city of Edinburgh will soon install barriers on a set of steps where several drivers ended up stuck after following Google Maps