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Google Maps Acting Up on the Best Android Phone Money Can Buy Right Now
Google Maps Acting Up on the Best Android Phone Money Can Buy Right Now

19 Oct 2023, 11:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's navigation app is struggling with another problem on the latest-generation Google Pixel, this time unrelated to Android Auto

 
Ford Has Created a Sun Visor That Can Save Your Life, Literally
Ford Has Created a Sun Visor That Can Save Your Life, Literally

19 Oct 2023, 10:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker has recently patented new technology for the manufacturing of a sun visor that integrates a metal rod to break the windshield

 
Android Auto and CarPlay Users Still Love AM/FM Radio
Android Auto and CarPlay Users Still Love AM/FM Radio

19 Oct 2023, 09:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New research reveals that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto users aren't always big fans of streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music

 
Google Announces a New Big Google Maps Feature, Here's Everything You Need to Know
Google Announces a New Big Google Maps Feature, Here's Everything You Need to Know

18 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps is getting accessible walking routes, allowing users to request wheelchair-accessible routes when setting up guidance

 
CarPlay Issues Plaguing Volkswagen ID Models, Google Maps and Waze Become Useless
CarPlay Issues Plaguing Volkswagen ID Models, Google Maps and Waze Become Useless

18 Oct 2023, 17:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The experience with Apple's CarPlay has become a never-ending struggle, now hitting Volkswagen ID models, too; owners complain of GPS problems

 
Next iPhone Update Won't Fix the CarPlay Mess
Next iPhone Update Won't Fix the CarPlay Mess

18 Oct 2023, 15:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple hasn't included any fixes specifically aimed at CarPlay in the next iOS update; supported iPhones should receive it next week

 
Tesla Launched Driver Drowsiness Warning on Model 3 Refresh, but Don't Expect It in the US
Tesla Launched Driver Drowsiness Warning on Model 3 Refresh, but Don't Expect It in the US

18 Oct 2023, 11:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As European regulations mandate driver drowsiness detection in all new vehicles from July 2024, Tesla is also offering this system on the refreshed Model 3

 
Users Can Already Try Out Android Auto 10.7, Here's How to Do It
Users Can Already Try Out Android Auto 10.7, Here's How to Do It

18 Oct 2023, 07:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first Android Auto 10.7 beta build is now available for download, allowing users to try out the upcoming release before everybody else

 
Kia App Goes Down, Leaving Owners With Keys Locked Inside Cars
Kia App Goes Down, Leaving Owners With Keys Locked Inside Cars

18 Oct 2023, 06:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Kia Access app suffered an outage, wreaking havoc by blocking access to the functionality many drivers relied on daily

 
Google Maps for Android Gets a Feature iPhone Users Have Had for Years
Google Maps for Android Gets a Feature iPhone Users Have Had for Years

17 Oct 2023, 15:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android version of Google Maps can now display the full weather forecast for a location you explore; the feature was missing from Google's OS

 
This Apple Rival Is Already Planning Its Second Car – An Electric SUV
This Apple Rival Is Already Planning Its Second Car – An Electric SUV

17 Oct 2023, 16:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi is now discussing with traditional carmakers a potential collaboration that would pave the way for the debut of its second vehicle

 
Google Confirms Fix for Widespread Android Auto Error
Google Confirms Fix for Widespread Android Auto Error

16 Oct 2023, 22:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has resolved the glitch that caused the taskbar to disappear on Android Auto; users must update the Google app to the latest version

 
Horrible CarPlay Bug Makes Google Maps and Apple Maps a Huge Mess
Horrible CarPlay Bug Makes Google Maps and Apple Maps a Huge Mess

16 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug that has been around for approximately one year breaks down the GPS connection on CarPlay, eventually causing navigation to malfunction

 
Google Maps for Android Auto Loses Essential Feature After Android 14 Update
Google Maps for Android Auto Loses Essential Feature After Android 14 Update

16 Oct 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim they no longer get audio navigation, as the sound is broken after installing Android 14 on their smartphones

 
Google Needs Your Help to Fix Android Auto on the Pixel 8
Google Needs Your Help to Fix Android Auto on the Pixel 8

15 Oct 2023, 21:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently asked for phone logs to determine why Android Auto fails to launch on its latest Android smartphone

 
Underdog Google Maps Rival Gets Update With New CarPlay Features
Underdog Google Maps Rival Gets Update With New CarPlay Features

15 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth, the application that started the Dashboard revolution on CarPlay, is back with yet another update for iPhone users

 
Kia Patches the "Kia Boyz" Patch, "Updated Upgrade" Now Available
Kia Patches the "Kia Boyz" Patch, "Updated Upgrade" Now Available

15 Oct 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has started reaching out to some customers to inform them that a new software update is supposed to actually end the Kia Boyz madness

 
Android Auto Can't Understand What Users Say, "App Now Completely Useless"
Android Auto Can't Understand What Users Say, "App Now Completely Useless"

15 Oct 2023, 09:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Assistant on Android Auto is once again broken, as it can no longer understand what users say, failing to perform the requested operations

 
AirTags Save the Day: High-Tech Helicopter Hunts Down Carjacker, Audi Brought to Safety
AirTags Save the Day: High-Tech Helicopter Hunts Down Carjacker, Audi Brought to Safety

15 Oct 2023, 08:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The owner of this Audi Q3 planted not one but two separate AirTags in his car, just in case the worst happens; and it happened

 
Google App Mysteriously Disappears From Android Auto, No Need to Panic
Google App Mysteriously Disappears From Android Auto, No Need to Panic

14 Oct 2023, 09:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Chat no longer shows up on Android Auto, but it doesn't seem to be another app getting the axe; the removal is likely caused by a bug