You Probably Won't Notice It, But Google Maps Just Got Another Redesign
17 May 2024, 21:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started rolling out the Google Maps redesign that it promised in March; the update offers a simplified home screen
Thieves Wearing 3 Pairs of Socks Used Google Maps to Target Houses. It Didn't Work
17 May 2024, 04:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Three thieves from India thought they had found the perfect way of breaking into houses, stealing expensive goods, and escaping without getting caught
After Android Auto, CarPlay Is Also Getting New Features
17 May 2024, 03:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has confirmed that the upcoming iOS update due in the fall will include new CarPlay accessibility features
Rivian Announces YouTube Integration and Google Cast Support for R1S and R1T Models
16 May 2024, 09:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fresh from the Google I/O 2024 conference, Rivian announced that its R1 vehicles would soon get a native YouTube app and Google Cast support
App Galore: Google Play Store Doors Now Wide-Open for Android Auto
16 May 2024, 03:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has announced a new effort to bring more apps to Android Auto and Android Automotive; Google says it's working with carmakers
Cars Running Android Will Soon Get New Apps and Angry Birds (Yes, Angry Birds!)
16 May 2024, 03:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Automotive is feeling more like Android, as the search giant is working around the clock on expanding the app ecosystem
Tesla's Spring Update Brings New Features to Older Vehicles With Intel Processors
15 May 2024, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's Spring update introduced a new user interface for vehicles with Ryzen processors, but Tesla hasn't forgotten about older cars with Intel MCUs
Tesla Model 3 Test Vehicle Spotted With No Side Mirrors and Weird Camera Setup
15 May 2024, 12:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People spotted a weird Tesla Model 3 test vehicle with no side mirrors and cameras placed in weird locations, prompting speculations about autonomous vehicles
Tesla Cybertruck To Get Full Self-Driving in June, Musk Promises Ten-Fold Improvements
15 May 2024, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk offered more details regarding Tesla's Full Self-Driving development, including when Cybertruck owners will be able to use Autopilot and FSD
Xiaomi Car Breaks Down Beyond Repair Minutes After Delivery, Owner Offered a Refund
15 May 2024, 04:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This unlucky fellow was one of the early Xiaomi car customers, albeit they're also one of the first hitting problems with the SU7
This Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
15 May 2024, 03:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's Android Auto wireless adapter received another discount, becoming significantly cheaper than its number-one competitor
Google Quietly Removes a Google Maps Feature, Nobody Likes Change
14 May 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug or the intended behavior: users claim that using Google Maps with multiple stops is now much harder because essential information is missing
Users Lose Essential Android Auto Feature, the Workaround Is a Big No-No
14 May 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent Android Auto update introduced a glitch that caused the app to no longer show notifications on the larger display in the cabin
Tipsy Woman Follows Google Maps on Narrow Road, Runs Over People Sleeping Outside
13 May 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sadly, this is not The Onion: a drunk driver who relied on Google Maps for directions entered a narrow road and hit several people
Waze Rival Plagued With One-Star Reviews After Starting Charging for Android Auto
13 May 2024, 02:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Flitsmeister no longer offers Android Auto and CarPlay support as part of its free tier, so users must pay for access to these features
Smart Tech: Here's Why Continental Automotive Uses a CT Scanner
12 May 2024, 20:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you've been lucky enough to not need a CT scan, then what you must know is that it is a very useful tool to detect health problems. Now, it can do even more
The Struggle Never Ends: Kia Still Can't Convince Customers To Patch Cars Against Kia Boys
12 May 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean carmaker is hosting new software clinics in Colorado as it tries to patch vehicles against the Kia Boys
Another App Confirms CarPlay Support, Ordering Food From Your Car Is the Next Big Thing
12 May 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chick-fil-A has recently confirmed support for CarPlay, with the feature currently in development; no ETA for the launch has been shared
One More App Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay, Big News Coming This Year
11 May 2024, 13:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto and CarPlay ecosystems keep growing consistently as more developers bring their software to the in-car experience
Google Maps for Android Gets a New Feature You Didn't Know You Need
11 May 2024, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The mobile version of the app now highlights a street when you search for it; it previously put only a simple pin on the street