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Android Auto 10.8 Starts Rolling Out With Mysterious Changes
Android Auto 10.8 Starts Rolling Out With Mysterious Changes

5 Nov 2023, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new stable build of Android Auto is now available for download; users can install it using the stand-alone APK file or through the Play Store

 
Emergency Apple Update Could Prevent Car Chargers From Bricking the iPhone 15
Emergency Apple Update Could Prevent Car Chargers From Bricking the iPhone 15

3 Nov 2023, 14:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant is working on iOS 17.1.1, a new update that could ship as soon as next week with major improvements

 
Waze Keeps Messing With Traffic Reports As More Options Come and Go
Waze Keeps Messing With Traffic Reports As More Options Come and Go

3 Nov 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest Waze updates removed some traffic reports, while others mysteriously disappeared; unsurprisingly, everybody is confused

 
Internet Genius Does Impressive Detective Work, Uses Google Earth to Recover Stolen Car
Internet Genius Does Impressive Detective Work, Uses Google Earth to Recover Stolen Car

2 Nov 2023, 23:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The owner of two stolen cars managed to recover one of them after searching for evidence on Google Earth; he says the police didn't help

 
A TV OS Is the Latest Player in a World Where Android Auto and CarPlay Are Kings
A TV OS Is the Latest Player in a World Where Android Auto and CarPlay Are Kings

2 Nov 2023, 22:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / LG has announced a partnership with Hyundai's Genesis to expand webOS to the automotive market; the OS is focused on media

 
It's Not You: Top App Temporarily Disables Android Auto Support
It's Not You: Top App Temporarily Disables Android Auto Support

2 Nov 2023, 22:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Viber has allegedly confirmed that a recent update temporarily removed the Android Auto support, with the company blaming technical problems

 
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack

2 Nov 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shared by the Columbus Division of Police reveal that Hyundai and Kia models account for more than half of stolen vehicles

 
Free AirTags: DC Mayor Gives Away Apple Trackers to Hunt Down Car Thieves
Free AirTags: DC Mayor Gives Away Apple Trackers to Hunt Down Car Thieves

2 Nov 2023, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Washington, DC, Mayor announced a new program to hand out Apple AirTags to residents specifically to track their cars

 
Recent Update Brings Bad News to Android Auto Wired Users
Recent Update Brings Bad News to Android Auto Wired Users

1 Nov 2023, 23:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent Android Auto build seems to cause charging problems for users relying on wired connections between phones and head units

 
Horrible Google Maps Bug Survives Official Patch, Waze Becomes the Only Option
Horrible Google Maps Bug Survives Official Patch, Waze Becomes the Only Option

1 Nov 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Google Maps problem that was reported earlier this year keeps plaguing users' devices despite an official update supposed to repair it

 
CarPlay Just Got a Feature That Android Auto Desperately Needs
CarPlay Just Got a Feature That Android Auto Desperately Needs

1 Nov 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarPlay can now describe photos received via messaging apps; the feature seemingly debuted as part of the latest operating system update

 
Android vs. iPhone, Round Two: Google Brings Life-Saving Feature to More Users
Android vs. iPhone, Round Two: Google Brings Life-Saving Feature to More Users

1 Nov 2023, 16:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Crash Detection feature, which is available on both the iPhone and the Google Pixel, makes its way to more Android users

 
Big News for CarPlay Users As New App Launches With Google Maps and Waze Features
Big News for CarPlay Users As New App Launches With Google Maps and Waze Features

1 Nov 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Drive Smarter has recently been updated with CarPlay support, bringing turn-by-turn directions and radar alerts to the infotainment screen

 
Hellephant in the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Available as Crate Engine from 2024
Hellephant in the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Available as Crate Engine from 2024

1 Nov 2023, 07:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American carmaker Dodge announced the partial list of crate engines available from 2024, among the is the Hellephant that powers the SRT Demon 170

 
Android Auto and WhatsApp Not Playing Nice, Update Needed ASAP
Android Auto and WhatsApp Not Playing Nice, Update Needed ASAP

31 Oct 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users struggle with WhatsApp calls on Android Auto, and users claim that the problems are getting worse; no fix is in sight yet

 
Another Big App Is Coming to CarPlay, Users Can Already Test Awesome Features
Another Big App Is Coming to CarPlay, Users Can Already Test Awesome Features

31 Oct 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MyRadar is the next big weather app that'll launch on CarPlay, with the parent company now seeking testers to try out its early builds

 
Someone Created an AirTag Alternative As Thin As a Credit Card
Someone Created an AirTag Alternative As Thin As a Credit Card

31 Oct 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Slimca Here is a tracker that promises to replace the AirTag with a design that makes it easier to carry around in a wallet or pocket

 
Essential Spotify Feature Broken Down, Android Auto and CarPlay Affected Too
Essential Spotify Feature Broken Down, Android Auto and CarPlay Affected Too

31 Oct 2023, 11:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users who try to listen to the same song on repeat on Spotify claim the application never starts playing the song from the beginning

 
They Don't Care: Kia Boys Break Into 2021 Model, Realize It's a Push to Start
They Don't Care: Kia Boys Break Into 2021 Model, Realize It's a Push to Start

31 Oct 2023, 11:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you believed the Kia Boyz trend is coming to an end, you're wrong; teenagers keep breaking into cars for fun and views

 
Kia Owner Tackles Kia Boy Trying to Steal His Car, 14 YO Teen Arrested
Kia Owner Tackles Kia Boy Trying to Steal His Car, 14 YO Teen Arrested

30 Oct 2023, 16:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Another episode of the never-ending Kia Boyz saga comes to an end, as two teenagers got arrested after stealing at least six cars