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Android Auto Communication Error 14 Hits Top Car Brand, Dealers Confused Too
Android Auto Communication Error 14 Hits Top Car Brand, Dealers Confused Too

9 Oct 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The infamous communication error 14 has become a common thing in new BMWs; dealerships say the work on a fix started months ago

 
Popular Weather App Gets Another Update CarPlay Users Will Love
Popular Weather App Gets Another Update CarPlay Users Will Love

9 Oct 2023, 08:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Weather on the Way has recently received a new update with several goodies for CarPlay users; the update is live on the App Store

 
Top EV Charging App Receives Major iOS 17 Update for iPhone Users
Top EV Charging App Receives Major iOS 17 Update for iPhone Users

9 Oct 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / ChargePoint has recently received a new update that prepares the app for the new iOS experience available on iPhone XS and newer

 
Latest iPhone Update Brings Bad News for CarPlay Users
Latest iPhone Update Brings Bad News for CarPlay Users

9 Oct 2023, 04:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The update to the new iOS 17.0.3 reportedly causes new problems for CarPlay users, this time breaking down the volume controls

 
How to Fix the Missing Taskbar on Android Auto
How to Fix the Missing Taskbar on Android Auto

8 Oct 2023, 14:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Easy fix allows users to restore the taskbar on Android Auto; the bug occurred a few days ago and has since become widespread

 
New Leak Claims Xiaomi Also Working on Extended-Range Car
New Leak Claims Xiaomi Also Working on Extended-Range Car

8 Oct 2023, 13:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first Xiaomi Car to launch next year will be available in two versions, including an extended-range configuration and a full EV

 
Time to Abandon Google Maps? Apple's Rival Gets Big Update for More Users
Time to Abandon Google Maps? Apple's Rival Gets Big Update for More Users

8 Oct 2023, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has just launched the detailed city experience in Apple Maps in several new cities, this time focusing on Europe

 
This Adapter Will Unlock Full Android in Android Auto and CarPlay Cars
This Adapter Will Unlock Full Android in Android Auto and CarPlay Cars

7 Oct 2023, 16:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarLuex is working on a new adapter that is specifically aimed at BMW models; the device is also likely to support other cars

 
Waze Plagued by One-Star Reviews on Android, Everybody Could See It Coming
Waze Plagued by One-Star Reviews on Android, Everybody Could See It Coming

7 Oct 2023, 14:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's traffic navigation app receives poor reviews on the Google Play Store, as users keep struggling with all kinds of problems

 
New Update: Android Auto 10.6 Now Available for Download
New Update: Android Auto 10.6 Now Available for Download

7 Oct 2023, 10:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just released the stable version of Android Auto 10.6 for production devices; the rollout happens through the Play Store

 
Google Releases Android 14, Breaks Down Android Auto
Google Releases Android 14, Breaks Down Android Auto

6 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android version is now available for the first devices; the update causes problems for Android Auto users, including significant lag

 
Tesla Builds Its First North American V4 Supercharger Station in Oregon
Tesla Builds Its First North American V4 Supercharger Station in Oregon

6 Oct 2023, 15:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Supercharger station under construction in Oregon since August revealed itself as the first V4 Supercharger in North America

 
iPhone 15 Buyers Flood Apple With CarPlay Bug Reports
iPhone 15 Buyers Flood Apple With CarPlay Bug Reports

6 Oct 2023, 17:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Everybody seems to be complaining about CarPlay issues, as getting the app to work in their cars is a major challenge with the new iPhone

 
Some US Drivers Can Now Leave Their Driver's License at Home If They Have a Samsung Phone
Some US Drivers Can Now Leave Their Driver's License at Home If They Have a Samsung Phone

6 Oct 2023, 13:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean tech giant has announced that mobile driver's licenses and state IDs are making their way to the Samsung Wallet app

 
CarPlay Experience in Teslas Has Become So Good That Rivian Owners Drool Over It
CarPlay Experience in Teslas Has Become So Good That Rivian Owners Drool Over It

6 Oct 2023, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Android Project that brings CarPlay integration into Tesla EVs got a major performance boost and plug-and-play hardware, making Rivian owners drool

 
BMW Owner Says the Wireless Charger Bricked His iPhone 15
BMW Owner Says the Wireless Charger Bricked His iPhone 15

5 Oct 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An iPhone 15 Pro owner tried to charge the smartphone using the wireless charger in their BMW; the charger bricked the iPhone

 
This New Adapter Converts Android Auto and CarPlay to Full Android
This New Adapter Converts Android Auto and CarPlay to Full Android

5 Oct 2023, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new device now seeking crowdfunding support claims to unlock full Android using the standard Android Auto and CarPlay connection

 
Hyundai Is the Latest To Adopt Tesla's NACS Plug, but What About 800-Volt Charging?
Hyundai Is the Latest To Adopt Tesla's NACS Plug, but What About 800-Volt Charging?

5 Oct 2023, 16:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai is the latest to announce adopting Tesla's NACS plug and the first with 800-volt EVs to make the move, raising more questions than it answers

 
Rivian Overhauls User Interface, Adds New Features With Upcoming Halloween Software Update
Rivian Overhauls User Interface, Adds New Features With Upcoming Halloween Software Update

5 Oct 2023, 10:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is testing a major software update in preparation for Halloween, bringing many new features and an overhauled user interface

 
Top Carmaker Turns Its Back on Advanced Android Auto Features, And It's Google's Fault
Top Carmaker Turns Its Back on Advanced Android Auto Features, And It's Google's Fault

5 Oct 2023, 07:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Porsche has recently developed one of the most advanced CarPlay integrations to date; the company won't offer similar features on Android