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Google Maps Rival Gets Major Update With a Little Something for Everybody
Google Maps Rival Gets Major Update With a Little Something for Everybody

25 Apr 2023, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MapFactor Navigator has just received a massive update on Android, bringing new POIs not only to drivers but also to cyclists and pedestrians

 
Tech Giant Brags About Satellite Communications Saving Drivers
Tech Giant Brags About Satellite Communications Saving Drivers

24 Apr 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei says its satellite communications support is a life-saving feature and must be enabled right away; the system recently helped a stranded driver

 
CarPlay Conquering the Auto World, According to New Apple Data
CarPlay Conquering the Auto World, According to New Apple Data

24 Apr 2023, 17:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent numbers shared by Apple reveal that CarPlay is now available in no more, no less than 800 car models sold in the United States

 
Essential Google Maps Feature Broken on Android, Navigation Suddenly More Frustrating
Essential Google Maps Feature Broken on Android, Navigation Suddenly More Frustrating

24 Apr 2023, 16:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim that the picture-in-picture support integrated into Google Maps for Android no longer displays the distance to the next turn

 
University Tells Students to Check Their Cars for AirTags, Call the Police Immediately
University Tells Students to Check Their Cars for AirTags, Call the Police Immediately

24 Apr 2023, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Liberty University issued a warning for all students, revealing that the number of reports involving AirTag misuse is on the rise

 
BMW Owners Can Now Unlock Their Cars and Start Their Engines With an Android Smartphone
BMW Owners Can Now Unlock Their Cars and Start Their Engines With an Android Smartphone

24 Apr 2023, 08:08 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Android users have caught up with Apple users and can benefit from BMW's Digital Key Plus - the feature is available on certain Android devices

 
Everyone Can Now Download Android Auto 9.4
Everyone Can Now Download Android Auto 9.4

23 Apr 2023, 09:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google shipped the stable version of Android Auto 9.4 only a few weeks after the company pushed the same build to the beta channel

 
Waze Gets Coolwalk, Helps Resolve Major “New Android Auto” Problem
Waze Gets Coolwalk, Helps Resolve Major “New Android Auto” Problem

22 Apr 2023, 08:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google’s traffic navigation is finally running on Coolwalk; as it turns out, it helps address a major glitch causing the taskbar to freeze

 
Google Maps Still Everyone’s Favorite Navigation App as Waze Disappoints on AAOS
Google Maps Still Everyone’s Favorite Navigation App as Waze Disappoints on AAOS

22 Apr 2023, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze launched in more Android Automotive cars this week, but the current feature lineup of the app leaves a lot to be desired

 
Top Bike Navigation App Gets Big New Features in the Latest Update
Top Bike Navigation App Gets Big New Features in the Latest Update

21 Apr 2023, 16:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bikemap has just received a new feature that adds new capabilities, including a Pause Mode to temporarily suspend tracking while resting

 
The Automotive Industry Will Help Build Better Smartphones
The Automotive Industry Will Help Build Better Smartphones

21 Apr 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean company reportedly wants to bring battery stacking to smartphones, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be the first to get it

 
Waze Quietly Starts Rolling Out Major Android Auto Update
Waze Quietly Starts Rolling Out Major Android Auto Update

21 Apr 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Coolwalk support has started rolling out to Waze users on Android Auto; an official announcement on this front doesn’t exist just yet

 
The Difference Between Google Maps and This Alternative App Is Embarrassing
The Difference Between Google Maps and This Alternative App Is Embarrassing

21 Apr 2023, 15:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Research reveals that HERE WeGo doesn’t necessarily provide accurate ETAs, sometimes way off the data indicated by its rivals

 
How to Enable the Headlight Reminder in Waze for Android
How to Enable the Headlight Reminder in Waze for Android

20 Apr 2023, 19:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze can remind drivers to turn on their headlights when they are about to enter certain types of roads, such as tunnels and highways

 
Spotify Not Feeling Very Well on Android Auto Coolwalk
Spotify Not Feeling Very Well on Android Auto Coolwalk

20 Apr 2023, 18:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The app’s Coolwalk card sometimes fails to display any playback controls until the user launches Spotify on the mobile device

 
Navigation Expert Creates Routing Model to Avoid Areas Impacted by Incidents
Navigation Expert Creates Routing Model to Avoid Areas Impacted by Incidents

20 Apr 2023, 18:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently patented a new system that automatically estimates the traffic impact of an incident, eventually offering better routing

 
Android Auto Isn’t a Fantastic App, General Motors Says (And It’s Right)
Android Auto Isn’t a Fantastic App, General Motors Says (And It’s Right)

19 Apr 2023, 17:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker defends its decision to give up on Android Auto and CarPlay in its future electric vehicles; the change will come into effect in 2024

 
Waze Is Finally Launching in More Android Automotive Cars
Waze Is Finally Launching in More Android Automotive Cars

19 Apr 2023, 16:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will now become available in Volvo cars after previously debuting in Renault models powered by Android Automotive

 
New Toyota System Can Learn Your Favorite Parking Spots, Offer Suggestions
New Toyota System Can Learn Your Favorite Parking Spots, Offer Suggestions

19 Apr 2023, 13:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker has a new idea to improve the parking experience, this time by training a system to learn your favorite spots

 
Nokia 3310 Crafted to Steal Cars, Toyota Still Ignoring the Call for Help
Nokia 3310 Crafted to Steal Cars, Toyota Still Ignoring the Call for Help

19 Apr 2023, 11:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New report reveals that car thieves have created custom devices that take advantage of a vulnerability to steal vehicles in a matter of seconds